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Electricity demand for irrigation

Authors
McChesney, I. G.
Date
1983
Type
Other
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Department of Environmental Management
Keywords
irrigation, energy consumption
Fields of Research
ANZSRC::300201 Agricultural hydrology, ANZSRC::401199 Environmental engineering not elsewhere classified, ANZSRC::410402 Environmental assessment and monitoring
Abstract
This report examines the electricity demand of irrigation in New Zealand. Electricity load and consumption figures for the years 1977-1982 were estimated from data supplied by some electricity supply authorities. In the light of these figures, several important determinants of irrigation electricity demand were investigated. The report discusses these determinants and the two issues of future irrigation development and electricity pricing. While all efforts have been made to present accurate electricity consumption data, it is acknowledged that the reliability of some data sources used is limited. Some recommendations for improving aspects of the data base are included.
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