Electricity
LNG imports and local gas could cover dry year risk while a renewable energy storage system is built
Earl Bardsley argues the NZ Battery Project should be restarted and its dry year infrastructure proposal should be included in the 30-year National Infrastructure Plan
29th Aug 24, 10:11am
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Earl Bardsley argues the NZ Battery Project should be restarted and its dry year infrastructure proposal should be included in the 30-year National Infrastructure Plan
Energy Competition Task Force seeking to help new generators and independent electricity retailers & provide more options for electricity users
28th Aug 24, 10:13am
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Energy Competition Task Force seeking to help new generators and independent electricity retailers & provide more options for electricity users
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones renews threat of electricity market intervention as Green Party proposes breaking up big energy companies
22nd Aug 24, 6:24pm
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Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones renews threat of electricity market intervention as Green Party proposes breaking up big energy companies
NZ’s electricity market is a mess. Rolling out rooftop solar would change the game, Stephen Poletti, Bruce Mountain & Geoff Bertram say
21st Aug 24, 7:49am
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NZ’s electricity market is a mess. Rolling out rooftop solar would change the game, Stephen Poletti, Bruce Mountain & Geoff Bertram say
Using AI technology to balance power usage can make mains grids more stable and reliable, Zoltan Nagy says
15th Aug 24, 10:37am
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Using AI technology to balance power usage can make mains grids more stable and reliable, Zoltan Nagy says
A severe lack of rain, wind and sun is exposing the risks of renewable electricity generation's role in our baseload electricity requirements. Prices look set to rise for retail users
6th Aug 24, 9:52am
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A severe lack of rain, wind and sun is exposing the risks of renewable electricity generation's role in our baseload electricity requirements. Prices look set to rise for retail users
Earl Bardsley, the man behind the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme idea, sees irony that soon after the Government ended preparatory work on the project dry year issues are emerging
23rd Jul 24, 6:09pm
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Earl Bardsley, the man behind the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme idea, sees irony that soon after the Government ended preparatory work on the project dry year issues are emerging
AI supercharges data centre energy use – straining the grid and slowing sustainability efforts
12th Jul 24, 8:32am
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AI supercharges data centre energy use – straining the grid and slowing sustainability efforts
Here’s how ‘microgrids’ are empowering regional and remote communities across Australia
5th Jul 24, 11:30am
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Here’s how ‘microgrids’ are empowering regional and remote communities across Australia
When it comes to power, solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade
3rd Jul 24, 12:27pm
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When it comes to power, solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade
EVDB's James Foster on what's required for the next big move in electric vehicle uptake
29th Jun 24, 9:00am
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EVDB's James Foster on what's required for the next big move in electric vehicle uptake
Could the massive Northland power outage have been mitigated with large capacity batteries?
21st Jun 24, 3:32pm
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Could the massive Northland power outage have been mitigated with large capacity batteries?
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New report says imported biofuels needed to make NZ's electricity substantially more renewable because local sources are impractical or expensive
20th Jun 24, 7:54am
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New report says imported biofuels needed to make NZ's electricity substantially more renewable because local sources are impractical or expensive
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Drop in natural gas production sees increased use of coal for electricity generation
15th Jun 24, 9:10am
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Drop in natural gas production sees increased use of coal for electricity generation
Global demand for oil could peak soon meaning NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add up, Jen Purdie says
14th Jun 24, 9:48am
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Global demand for oil could peak soon meaning NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add up, Jen Purdie says
Watch out for providers hiking prices to push consumers into service bundle deals, Juha Saarinen says
3rd Jun 24, 8:15am
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Watch out for providers hiking prices to push consumers into service bundle deals, Juha Saarinen says
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter will stay open for the next 20 years after signing an electricity supply agreement with energy companies
31st May 24, 10:54am
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The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter will stay open for the next 20 years after signing an electricity supply agreement with energy companies
Low fuel use 5th gen DM-i hybrid technology from China's BYD promises to go the distance
30th May 24, 10:46am
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Low fuel use 5th gen DM-i hybrid technology from China's BYD promises to go the distance
Commerce Commission tentatively approves Transpower and local lines company revenue increases to cater for growth and replacing ageing assets
29th May 24, 11:33am
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Commerce Commission tentatively approves Transpower and local lines company revenue increases to cater for growth and replacing ageing assets
Cold snap causes an earthquake in wholesale electricity prices Wednesday morning
8th May 24, 8:32am
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Cold snap causes an earthquake in wholesale electricity prices Wednesday morning
New Zealanders think most major product and services markets serving them are uncompetitive, survey shows
17th Apr 24, 11:18am
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New Zealanders think most major product and services markets serving them are uncompetitive, survey shows
After this winter's close shaves, Transpower warns of more concerns ahead due to the unreliability of wind power
23rd Oct 23, 1:51pm
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After this winter's close shaves, Transpower warns of more concerns ahead due to the unreliability of wind power
The Commerce Commission says electricity systems need to be strengthened due to climate change
26th Sep 23, 3:19pm
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The Commerce Commission says electricity systems need to be strengthened due to climate change
Record breaking production of renewable electricity fails to alleviate worries over power reliability
14th Sep 23, 8:17pm
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Record breaking production of renewable electricity fails to alleviate worries over power reliability
We're supplying indie power retailers, Mercury says, as Electricity Authority defends its record on competition
7th Sep 23, 10:44am
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We're supplying indie power retailers, Mercury says, as Electricity Authority defends its record on competition