Diesel Generator Supply Project for Agricultural Clients in New Zealand

PAUWAY supplied a total of 2 units of PWP series diesel generator sets to agricultural enterprises and remote infrastructure sites in New Zealand, covering a power range from 300KW to 600KW at 50Hz. These units provide standby power for large dairy processing operations and cold storage facilities, as well as prime power for remote telecommunications sites and Department of Conservation facilities in the South Island high country, where New Zealand’s geographic isolation and seismic considerations demand resilient power solutions.

Project Background & Cooperation Overview

New Zealand’s dairy and horticultural sectors are export pillars requiring uninterrupted cold chain and processing power, while its remote South Island high country and offshore islands host critical infrastructure — telecommunications, weather monitoring, and conservation stations — with no grid connection. The country’s earthquake-prone environment also elevates the importance of robust backup power. PAUWAY’s PWP series, powered by Perkins engines, delivers the reliability, emissions compliance, and durability that New Zealand’s stringent environmental and safety regulations require.

Core Equipment Configuration

Unit Parameters & Model Layout

This batch comprises 2 PWP series diesel generator sets powered by Perkins engines, with power ratings of 300KW and 600KW at 50Hz. Dairy and cold storage units feature sound-attenuated enclosures with ATS integration for seamless backup transition. Remote high-country units are configured in weatherproof containerized enclosures with seismic-rated mounting and extended fuel autonomy for unattended operation at inaccessible sites.

Project Positioning

Reliable standby and remote prime power for New Zealand’s agricultural export sector and critical off-grid infrastructure, engineered for emissions compliance, seismic resilience, and the country’s demanding environmental standards.

Product Highlights

• Perkins-powered PWP series delivering reliable operation with Tier-compliant low-emission engine calibration
• Seismic-rated mounting system and enclosure anchoring meeting New Zealand’s earthquake resilience building codes
• Sound-attenuated dairy and cold storage configuration with ATS for seamless grid-failure backup transition
• Extended fuel autonomy and remote monitoring for unattended operation at inaccessible South Island high-country sites
• Compliance with New Zealand resource consent and emissions requirements for sensitive environmental zones

Project Value & Implementation Difficulties

Project Significance

These installations protect New Zealand’s vital dairy export value chain by ensuring cold chain integrity during grid events, while providing resilient power for remote critical infrastructure supporting telecommunications and conservation. The project establishes PAUWAY’s presence in the developed Oceania market, complementing operations in Australia and Pacific island nations.

Execution Challenges

Meeting New Zealand’s rigorous resource consent, emissions, and noise regulations through validated engineering; achieving seismic-rated mounting certification; coordinating delivery to remote South Island high-country sites with limited road access; providing English-language training aligned with New Zealand workplace safety standards.