Scientists in New Zealand, working with the Farmer’s union, have stumbled upon a novel method for generating vast quantities of clean, free energy.

While performing routine “tests” in the area, the small team of scientists found their “instruments” were being unexpectedly charged.

“The power is truly abundant bro.” said Dr B. Ollocks, from Aukland University. “Stroking a sheep generates huge amounts of static electricity, which we can now convert to normal electricity. Rubbing a sheep vigorously for 15 minutes generates enough energy to power a small Leptop for an hour.”

The discovery has exploded the New Zealand economy as hundreds of citizens take to the fields to charge their phones, cameras, and hybrid cars.

New houses are being built to incorporate special “Sheep stroking booths” where inhabitants can spend an hour or so massaging the family sheep in order to power their lights, TV and oven for the evening.