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New Zealand’s grid operator finds emerging energy gap in early 2030s

Transpower's latest assessment of New Zealand's balance between electricity supply and demand suggests an energy gap could emerge in the early 2030s, even if all committed and like...

Relief for North Canterbury electricity customers

OECD tells NZ there’s no future in gas

NZ could achieve electricity security, affordability and sustainability, says economic forum

How 30% of NZ's vehicle fleet could outmuscle every power station in NZ - report

A reports finds that if NZ's vehicle fleet fed power back into the grid, they could rival every power station in the country.

High fuel prices see power costs jump by a third on Chatham Islands

From the start of June, the price will go from around $1 a kilowatt hour to $1.32 kWh.

Power cuts as heavy wind, rain hits South Island

Solar farm switched on

New Zealand sets 10 kW default export limit for rooftop solar

New Zealand’s Electricity Authority has introduced a 10 kW default export limit for residential solar and battery systems to standardize grid access and support higher penetration...

Government Confirms Major Overhaul of Electricity Infrastructure Consents and Land Access Rights

The Government has confirmed that it will proceed with its package of reforms to accelerate electricity network deployment following consultation last year. The reforms are focusse...

Officials want Stewart Island solar powered by Christmas in face of rising diesel costs

Rakiura's 480 residents currently rely entirely on diesel for power generation, and are bracing for steep price rises.

Power-packed conference

A session at last year’s Electrify Queenstown. PHOTO: WILL NELSON Amidst a fuel crisis, next week’s third Electrify Queenstown conference couldn’t be better timed.

'Tipping point': More Kiwis switching to electric cars, solar

UK Electricity Supply ‘Most British’ in More Than 20 Years

New analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found that the UK’s electricity supply has become more British in the last year, with a higher proportion of t...

New Zealand EV charging provider Meridian hits 500 charging point milestone

New Zealand EV charging provider Meridian has installed its 500th public charging point. The company has deployed charging stations at locations across the country, including Roxbu...

Greens issue warning in 'State of the Planet' address

Chlöe Swarbrick delivers her 'State of the Planet' speech. Photos: RNZ/Mark Papalii The Green Party is calling for a national plan to electrify homes, transport and industr...

Power cuts as parts of South Island lashed by heavy wind and rain

Hundreds have lost power and there is flooding in several regions.

ANDRITZ receives major upgrade order for three hydropower plants in New Zealand

Mercury NZ Ltd has selected international technology group ANDRITZ to supply nine new turbines and 13 new generators for a major upgrade of the Maraetai I, Atiamuri, and Ohakuri Hy...

DESNZ approves 800MW solar giant

DESNZ approves 800MW solar giant

New Zealand moves to reduce red tape for rooftop solar

The New Zealand government has ordered a review into the installation of residential and small- to medium-scale solar as it seeks to accelerate the rollout of rooftop PV.

Fuel supply is OK for now despite diesel drop, but NZ is ‘gravely concerned’ about war escalating

New Zealand is down to 17.5 days’ worth of diesel in the country, although more is en route on the water.

Greens propose capping power bill increases

Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson (left) and Chlöe Swarbrick have written to the finance and energy ministers. Photo: RNZ By Lauren Crimp of RNZ

Green light for Southland wind farm

A projected view of the Slopedown wind farm near Wyndham in Southland. Photo: Contact Energy Contact Energy has gained approval to build New Zealand's biggest wind farm in E...

Power bills are rising – what can be done

What is pushing power prices up? The electricity regulator wants to know

Gentailers have raised prices 8% for two years running while banking sky-high profits. Now the Electricity Authority is formally asking why, writes Catherine McGregor in today’s ex...