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As a result, worldwide as well as in New Zealand, more and more large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are announcing their arrivals. Let’s take a look at a few examples: 1. WEL Networks + Infratec: 35 MW BESS
40 The NZ Battery Project aims to reduce New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions and, hence, contribute to global emission reduction and net climate benefit. Any large-scale hydro development requires balancing its impacts against benefits. 44 Lake Onslow is also an important cultural, social and landscape asset.
Additionally, these batteries, alongside more renewable generation, will help off-set the retirement of thermal generation and support New Zealand’s transition to a low-emissions economy. The first grid-scale battery was commissioned in 2023 by Hamilton lines company WEL Networks.
The IBC indicates that the net effect is likely to be downwards pressure on wholesale prices that is comparable to the Lake Onslow option (noting that the NZ Battery project’s economic modelling to date has been focused on costs rather than prices, so it is premature to draw final conclusions on the magnitude of price impacts).
100 In Phase 1, the NZ Battery Project commissioned an Interim Social Impact Assessment report, to highlight the issues and opportunities of developing a large infrastructure project at Lake Onslow.
The mean charging spot price was $123/MWh and the median was $132/MWh. As New Zealand electrifies, more grid-scale batteries will support the growing renewable energy supply. Meridian Energy is building a 100MW (200MWh) battery near Ruakākā in sunny Northland. This battery is expected to be commissioned in September 2024.
