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BESSNZ is a new company focused on Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and large Residential battery energy storage solutions that will lower your

2024 Jul 13

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New Zealand finishes build of 100 MW / 200 MWh battery system

Construction and commissioning of the Ruakākā battery energy storage system (BESS) on New Zealand''s North Island is complete, with the site expected to reach full

2025 Jun 18

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Unlocking the potential for batteries to contribute to security of

This article explains the importance of grid-scale batteries as New Zealand shifts towards a highly renewable electricity system. What is grid battery storage and why is it

2024 Nov 28

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New Zealand site energy battery cabinet agent

Energy type: Battery storing electricity generated by New Zealand''s hydro, geothermal and wind power stations when there is low demand. Construction: Begun July 2024 with the battery

2024 Dec 16

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Backup to Backbone: The Electricity Authority''s Battery Energy

This article comments on some of the highlights and where we see clear signals that New Zealand is "open for business" for further BESS development at scale. If you would

2024 Sep 23

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Genesis Energy Launches Construction of 200MWh Battery Energy

Genesis Energy, a prominent energy generation, wholesale, and retail company in New Zealand, has commenced the construction of a 100MW/200MWh battery energy storage

2024 Oct 15

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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

2024 Nov 03

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Spotlight on New Zealand: Battery storage capacity expands as

While hydro still rules, New Zealand is starting to take battery storage seriously, especially on the North Island.

2025 May 28

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Saft to supply 200 MWh battery storage project in New Zealand

The Saft battery division of French energy and petroleum multinational TotalEnergies will supply 70 of its containerized Intensium Shift+ battery energy storage

2025 Nov 12

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HITEK ENERGY Welcomes New Zealand Clients for Factory

HITEK ENERGY recently hosted a delegation of energy experts from New Zealand for an exclusive factory tour, showcasing our advanced LFP battery production line and

2025 Mar 31

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Glenbrook-Ohurua Battery

Contact is developing a 100-megawatt battery at New Zealand Steel''s Glenbrook site, in south Auckland, on industrially zoned farmland near the corner of Brookside Road and Glenbrook

2025 Oct 16

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Launch of New Zealand''s first utility-scale Battery Energy Storage

WEL Networks and Infratec are proud to announce the launch of New Zealand''s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with commissioning underway.

2025 Nov 16

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Lithium Battery Energy Storage Cabinet (BESS)

Electrotest provides tailored Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions in New Zealand. From design and integration to testing and commissioning, our experts deliver reliable, cost

2024 Jun 24

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NZ Battery Project

This article comments on some of the highlights and where we see clear signals that New Zealand is "open for business" for further BESS development at scale. If you would

2024 Sep 01

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Unlocking the potential for batteries to contribute to

This article explains the importance of grid-scale batteries as New Zealand shifts towards a highly renewable electricity system. What is

2024 Mar 11

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Top Battery Storage Companies in New Zealand

Battery Town Marine (BTM) specializes in marine battery sales and services, offering comprehensive solutions including battery testing and electrical wiring. With a network of

2025 May 04

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Glenbrook-Ohurua Battery

Contact is developing a 100-megawatt battery at New Zealand Steel''s Glenbrook site, in south Auckland, on industrially zoned farmland near the

2024 Jun 27

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Saft energy storage system to support New Zealand''s transition

Saft lithium-ion technology will provide 100 MW power and 200 MWh storage capacity to support grid stability as intermittent wind and solar power increases in New Zealand

2025 Aug 11

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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.

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.

What is a New Zealand battery?

Energy type: Battery storing electricity generated by New Zealand’s hydro, geothermal and wind power stations when there is low demand. Construction: Begun July 2024 with the battery expected to be operational by March 2026.

How does a lithium ion battery work in New Zealand?

How it works The lithium-ion batteries (similar technology to those used in EVs and laptops) will store electricity generated by New Zealand’s hydro, geothermal and wind power stations when there is low demand. Without this storage this electricity would otherwise go to waste.