New Zealand''s future is electric. More electricity generation is needed to meet increasing demand and to replace fossil fuel-fired generation. Increasing electricity production
New Zealand''s First Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Gains Traction WEL Networks and Infratec are pleased to announce that they have entered into major contracts for the supply and build of New Zealand''s largest
New Zealand''s transition to a renewable energy future has taken a significant step forward with the nation''s first grid-scale battery energy storage project now offering injectable reserves to
Integrating battery energy storage systems (BESS) with solar projects is continuing to be a key strategy for strengthening grid resilience and optimising power dispatch. With proper planning
Lake Onslow, New Zealand, could become home to one of the world''s largest pumped-hydro storage facilities. A local consortium is now conducting a feasibility study and is investigating possible
The energy storage project is expected to come online during the July-to-September period of 2026. Saft described the Huntly Power Station as "the single largest
At commissioning in late 2026, it is expected to be New Zealand''s largest solar farm at 202MWp. The solar farm will generate 280GWh of electricity annually, enough to power about 35,000 New Zealand homes. "The Tauhei
Solartech Indonesia 2026 has become ASEAN''s Largest Trade Show for Solar PV and Energy Storage Systems and a professional show of choice for ASEAN''s Solar Installers, EPC, IPP, contractors, property developers, solar PV
But first a few key definitions: A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a formal bid document to ask vendors to provide proposals for desired projects, as required by many public
Analyzing the bid price for an energy storage project requires a multifaceted perspective that encompasses various critical elements impacting overall project feasibility and
These key agreements demonstrate the project principal''s drive for excellence and commitment to ensuring that project milestones are effectively executed and delivered on time. With its unprecedented scale and forward
New Zealand solar PV developer Lodestone Energy has energised its largest solar power plant to date: the 42MW Te Herenga o Te Rā site in the Bay of Plenty, a large
This report presents the findings and recommendations of a year-long research project initiated by EECA to better understand the value proposition of residential solar PV, including with the
We will dive into a case study of Sigenergy''s 20MWh Bulgarian project which has set a new benchmark for deployment speed and explore the technologies which made it possible.
February 11, 2025 – Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – New Zealand Energy Corp. ("NZEC" or the "Company") (TSX-V: NZ) is pleased to provide the following update. Further to our
There are over 1,200 major energy storage projects currently in the database, representing more than 92,500 MWh of capacity. The list shows that there are more than 176 GWdc of major solar projects currently operating.
Image: Lightsource bp. Solar project developer Lightsource bp has commenced construction of its 168MW Kōwhai Park solar PV project in Christchurch, New Zealand, days
TendersOnTime, the best online tenders portal, provides latest New Zealand Renewable Energy tenders, RFP, Bids and eprocurement notices from various states and counties in New Zealand.
In this update we explore the current state of New Zealand''s renewable energy infrastructure and why it is critical to invest in both renewable energy production and storage
If the proposed pumped hydro scheme at Onslow goes ahead and is managed well, it could be a major asset to diversify a low-carbon, self-resilient economy in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Solartech Indonesia 2026 has become ASEAN''s Largest Trade Show for Solar PV and Energy Storage Systems and a professional show of choice for ASEAN''s Solar Installers, EPC, IPP,
Due to the rising demand for energy storage, propelled further by the need for renewable energy supply at peak times, energy storage facilities and producers have grown tremendously in recent years. Energy Digital runs
The Department of Energy''s (DOE) Energy Storage Grand Challenge (ESGC) is a comprehensive program to accelerate the development, commercialization, and utilization of next-generation energy storage technologies and sustain
Al Ajban Solar PV is a further example of EWEC''s industry leading strategic advancement of world-leading solar power projects, and stewardship of the UAE''s energy
Rendering of a project to put a 100MW hydrogen electrolyser facility at the site of a gas power plant in Lingen, Germany. Image: RWE The German government has opened a public consultation on new frameworks to
Ten large-scale solar farms planned for New Zealand''s North and South islands are among 22 renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 3 GW that have been listed for inclusion in the
The potential for innovation in energy storage and smart grid technology will further enhance our ability to meet rising electricity demands, while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
The BESIPPPP BW2 round was found to be highly competitive, with a marked increase in the number of bids relative to Battery Energy Storage BW 1, resulting in a 35% decrease in the average evaluation
The U.S. Department of Energy''s solar office and its national laboratory partners analyze cost data for U.S. solar photovoltaic systems to develop cost benchmarks to measure progress towards goals and guide research and development
Search all the ongoing (work-in-progress) solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, bids, RFPs, ICBs, tenders, government contracts, and awards in New Zealand with our comprehensive online
New Zealand has submitted nine solar PV projects for fast-track approval since 2020, totalling 1,147MWp in power generation capacity.
Successful developers will get 20-year supply contracts with the government for projects in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, with commercial operation dates in 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
It highlights one of the key economic benefits of solar PV with energy storage to New Zealand – as a replacement for peaking generation, and limiting the size of the transmission and distribution networks.
It is promising to see some investment being made in small scale battery projects such as Meridian's 100MW energy park in Ruakākā (currently in construction), Contact Energy and New Zealand Steel's 100MW energy storage facility in Glenbrook and WEL Networks' 35MW battery storage system in Huntly.
It was found that batteries can improve the economic value of solar PV, but are often outcompeted by the use of existing hot water cylinders for energy storage, such as by installing a diverter to direct excess solar energy into hot water heating.
Both solar PV and energy storage have seen increasing support from the Electricity Authority. Indeed, the organisation is actively looking to improve regulations to support more investment in energy storage and new generation, including residential solar PV, to enhance the security of supply.
The influence of price structures on rates of return and peak period exports of solar PV with battery energy storage In the last section it was shown that time-of-use retail prices can, in some cases, improve the rate of return of solar PV with a battery compared to PV without a battery.
5 kW export limit and 15 kW export limit. It is interesting that the performance of solar PV with a battery is maintained or improved despite there being a 10% energy loss associated with the battery. Figure 36 also shows slightly higher performance with a complex time-of-use buyback price structure.
