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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:

Which energy company is building New Zealand's first grid-connected battery energy storage system?

Meridian Energy is building New Zealand’s first large-scale grid-connected battery energy storage system (BESS) at Ruakākā on North Island Paris, January 10, 2023 – Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has been awarded a major contract by Meridian Energy to construct New Zealand’s first large-scale grid-connected BESS.

How will a lithium battery help New Zealand's electricity supply?

Contact’s CEO Mike Fuge says the industrial-sized lithium battery will play a key role in maintaining a reliable supply of electricity for New Zealand, particularly during periods of high demand throughout the winter. It will also ultimately help with Contact’s transition away from an increasingly constrained gas market.

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NZ-Built Quality: Expertly designed and assembled locally for superior reliability and performance. Advanced Technology: Utilizing the latest in lithium cell and BMS technology. Affordable Energy: Delivering high energy density solutions at competitive prices. Custom Solutions: Tailored battery systems to meet your specific needs.