Our projects | Contact Energy
Our current power station projectsContact has partnered with Tesla to develop a 100MW grid-scale battery on New Zealand Steel land in
Solar could improve NZ''s energy market –
Sep 5, 2024 · NZ''s energy advantage New Zealand is in the enviable position of already having abundant hydro power capacity. But with increasingly
20 Biggest Solar Projects in New Zealand
Jul 11, 2023 · With the climate change bomb ticking, energy production and the efficiency of resources have become the major headlines. So,
Solar energy in New Zealand — facts and outlook | EECA
Discover the benefits, challenges, and future potential of solar energy in New Zealand — from rooftop solar PV systems to emerging grid-scale opportunities.
New highs being hit in solar generation | Electricity Authority
Mar 8, 2025 · New data from the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko shows energy from solar farms have been hitting new records this summer, with a historic peak of 128MW reached on
Wind energy in New Zealand — facts and
Learn about wind energy in New Zealand — why our abundant wind resource makes it an efficient renewable energy source, with significant projected
Solar PV Analysis of Auckland, New Zealand
Aug 3, 2022 · Auckland, New Zealand (latitude: -36.8506, longitude: 174.7679) is a suitable location for solar power generation due to its
Solar power in New Zealand explained
Apr 3, 2025 · Grid-scale plants In July 2019 Refining NZ announced plans for a 26 MW solar farm at the Marsden Point Oil Refinery, but by May 2020 the project was on hold. [13] [14] In
Is solar worth the investment in New
1 day ago · We need more renewable electricity, and we especially need more solar power! New Zealand energy experts have been calling for
New highs being hit in solar generation
Mar 8, 2025 · New data from the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko shows energy from solar farms have been hitting new records this summer, with
New Zealand''s first grid connected solar
Apr 7, 2025 · Aotearoa New Zealand-headquartered gentailer Lodestone Energy and China-headquartered solar energy storage solutions provider
20 Biggest Solar Projects in New Zealand
Jul 11, 2023 · With the climate change bomb ticking, energy production and the efficiency of resources have become the major headlines. So, professionals in the industry rely upon green
Electricity industry
Mar 27, 2023 · Electricity generation In New Zealand electricity is generated by 4 major electricity generating companies. Genesis Energy, Mercury
Genesis reaches financial close on 114 MW solar farm
15 hours ago · New Zealand power company Genesis Energy has pressed go on its 114 MW Edgecumbe Solar Farm project on the nation''s North Island with the facility expected to start
Solar farms in investment pipeline could triple
Jul 18, 2025 · The 19.8 gigawatts of solar power planned to be built in New Zealand dwarfs our entire existing power system of 9.9 gigawatts. Photo:
New Zealand Wind and Solar Generation Scenarios
Aug 11, 2025 · This study analysed the wind and solar behaviour at multiple locations across New Zealand, modelling the generated wind and solar power from theoretical systems.
Energy Sector in New Zealand: Reviewing
Feb 19, 2025 · A snapshot of key insights and developments in New Zealand''s energy sector in 2024, as well as the trends that will shape the
New projects | Meridian Energy
At Meridian we have a pipeline of renewable electricity projects underway to help New Zealand maintain its security of supply and meet its climate
Solar farms in investment pipeline could triple NZ''s power
Jul 18, 2025 · The 19.8 gigawatts of solar power planned to be built in New Zealand dwarfs our entire existing power system of 9.9 gigawatts. Photo: Pixabay A new dashboard released by
Geothermal in New Zealand |Systems,
Aotearoa New Zealand has over 62 years of geothermal operations including electricity generation. Steam and power production has grown periodically
Solar PV Analysis of Auckland, New Zealand
Aug 3, 2022 · Auckland, New Zealand (latitude: -36.8506, longitude: 174.7679) is a suitable location for solar power generation due to its relatively high levels of sunshine throughout the
New Zealand''s electricity future: generation
Feb 14, 2023 · New Zealand''s future is electric. More electricity generation is needed to meet increasing demand and to replace fossil fuel-fired
The future of energy in New Zealand
The future of energy in New Zealand With diverse renewable energy options, our country is well-positioned to transition to a sustainable, low-emissions
Solar generation now and in the future
May 25, 2023 · There is currently around 270 MW of installed solar generation in New Zealand. This adds up to about the same capacity of a
New Zealand zeroes in on 100% renewable
Oct 10, 2023 · New Zealand zeroes in on an emissions-free power grid Starting from a high base, New Zealand''s pursuit of a 100% clean
First Steps Towards 100% Renewable
Mar 31, 2023 · NZ''s renewable electricity broke a record in the last quarter of 2022, climbing to nearly 95% of all power generated. We look at the
Meridian, Nova Energy eye JV for 400MW
Jan 6, 2025 · Meridian Energy and Nova Energy have agreed to form a joint venture to build and operate one of New Zealand''s largest solar PV plants.
Solar Power Generation | Meridian Energy
Heat-based solar power, referred to as concentrated solar thermal or concentrated solar power, is another common type of energy generated
New Zealand: 179MW solar PV plant clears regulatory hurdle
Oct 21, 2025 · An independent panel has granted resource consents for the 179MW Glorit Solar Farm in Auckland, New Zealand.
Hydroelectricity in New Zealand
Learn why hydroelectricity remains New Zealand''s controllable energy backbone — trusted today and central to future scenarios, ensuring long
Solar generation now and in the future
May 25, 2023 · There is currently around 270 MW of installed solar generation in New Zealand. This adds up to about the same capacity of a coal or gas fired Rankine generation unit. Out of
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Solar power
Aug 9, 2023 · New Zealand''s sunshine hours range from about 1,400–2,600 annually – NIWA provides a solar intensity map for the whole of NZ. PV
Solar could improve NZ''s energy market – University of Auckland
Sep 5, 2024 · NZ''s energy advantage New Zealand is in the enviable position of already having abundant hydro power capacity. But with increasingly uncertain rainfall due to changing