Energy news
NZ hydro-power generation gets a boost
Much-needed rain has taken some pressure off the national electricity grid.
The grid-scale solar farm installing 1600 panels per day
Plus the big investors behind the private project.
Will Contact’s plan to buy Manawa Energy get over the line?
The Commerce Commission's decision is due before the end of the month.
Contact to appeal $230m Southland wind farm denial
Contact will reapply for consent to build a 330MW wind farm near Wyndham, in Southland.
Meridian says Ruakākā solar farm will power half of Northland’s homes
Meridian Energy will proceed with its planned $226m solar farm near Whangārei.
Opinion: Why more generation won’t solve NZ’s energy woes
OPINION: New Zealand's electricity demand could nearly double by 2050.
Spark faces pressure as shares hit 14-year low
A2 Milk soars, Smartpay surges amid takeover bids, NZ stocks dip.
NZ solar power hits record but still only 1.3% of total generation
NZ solar power generation beat thermal power for the first time in 2024.
Why a fossil fuel advocate was appointed to boost renewable energy
Simeon Brown added the lobbyist to the EECA board shortlist.
Brace for 9.7% power price rise from April, Mercury warns
Mercury feels repercussions of last year's winter.
NZAS may again cut power use this winter
Rio Tinto and Meridian have agreed to invoke a power cut deal for this winter.
Greg Smith: Opportunity knocks - the case for further asset sales
Asset sales back in the spotlight: Economic growth vs public control.
Genesis Energy says power shortage cost it $59 million
Genesis Energy lifted its earnings in the first half, despite a difficult winter.
Genesis beefs up coal supply to avoid another power price spike
Genesis Energy has bolstered its coal supply to avoid another power shortage.
Power companies look at extending Huntly’s lifespan
The big four are looking at ways of extending the life of Huntly's Rankines.
Meridian's solar farm in Northland gets go-ahead with wetland protections
The 250,000-panel solar farm could power half of Northland's homes.
Genesis Energy's plan to reduce coal dependency
Genesis has taken another step towards reducing its reliance on coal for Huntly.
ComCom cold on Contact Energy's proposed Manawa takeover
The regulator is worried about market concentration.