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New zealand energy storage project approved

Genesis Energy Launches Construction of 200MWh Battery Storage

Genesis Energy, a publicly listed energy company in New Zealand, has officially commenced the construction of a 100MW/200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) on

Meridian Completes NZ''s First Large Grid Battery System at

RUAKĀKĀ, NEW ZEALAND – May 23, 2025 – Construction of New Zealand''s first large-scale grid battery storage system is now complete. Meridian Energy officially opened its

New Zealand gives approval to 200 MWh solar-plus-storage project

A 179 MW solar-plus-storage project near Auckland has won approval from an independent panel, with a commercial decision now able to take place if the project remains

Completion of Ruakākā Battery Energy Storage System

Construction of New Zealand''s first large-scale grid battery storage system is now complete, with Meridian Energy''s Ruakākā Battery Energy Storage System being officially

Saft energy storage system to support New Zealand''s

Meridian Energy is building New Zealand''s first large-scale grid-connected battery energy storage system (BESS) at Ruakākā on North Island Saft lithium-ion technology will

New Zealand approves 200 MWh solar-plus-storage project

A 179 MW solar-plus-storage project near Auckland has secured approval from an independent panel, allowing a commercial decision if the project remains viable under the

Meridian Energy Completes New Zealand''s First Large-Scale

Meridian Energy has completed construction of New Zealand''s first large-scale grid-connected battery energy storage system (BESS) at Ruakākā, with an official opening

Darfield Solar & Energy Storage Project — NZCE

The Darfield Solar & Energy Storage Project is a landmark 117 MW solar development in Canterbury, New Zealand, featuring optional battery storage of up to 106 MW / 200–400 MWh.

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4 FAQs about New zealand energy storage project approved

Is New Zealand's first large-scale grid battery storage system complete?

Construction of New Zealand’s first large-scale grid battery storage system is now complete, with Meridian Energy’s Ruakākā Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) being officially opened in a ceremony later today.

Is Genesis Energy building a battery energy storage system in New Zealand?

Genesis Energy, a publicly listed energy company in New Zealand, has officially commenced the construction of a 100MW/200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) on the North Island. The company announced that construction began on June 5, 2025, at the Huntly Power Station, which is the largest thermal power station in New Zealand.

Will New Zealand invest in battery energy storage systems?

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has published a draft two-year roadmap that sets out our work to support investment in battery energy storage systems (BESS). BESS will become increasingly important in the future as New Zealand’s power system relies on more intermittent and variable generation. Work set out in the roadmap includes:

What is the NZ battery project?

The NZ Battery Project was set up in 2020 to explore possible renewable energy storage solutions for when our hydro lakes run low for long periods. A pumped hydro scheme at Lake Onslow was one of the options being explored. The Government stopped the Lake Onslow investigations in late 2023.

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