Will Infratec build a new energy storage system in New Zealand?

Infratec general manager Nick Bibby said that the storage system is “the first of its scale to be built in New Zealand”. As reported by Energy-Storage.news, the two companies completed their assessment of the project in late 2021, selecting a site in Huntly, a town in the Waikato District.

Where does New Zealand's energy come from?

According to official statistics, about 40% of New Zealand’s primary energy comes from renewable sources including geothermal and hydroelectric, which is the third highest among members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, after Norway and Iceland. That equates to about 82% renewables for electricity generation.

How much electricity does a New Zealand home need?

“ An average New Zealand home requires 22 kVA for residential electricity.” Reimagining the power of energy. Renewable solutions lower operational costs through efficient energy use and reduced reliance on fossil fuels. Real-time monitoring ensures optimal performance, identifying issues and enhancing renewable energy output and savings.

What can New Zealand do to improve energy resilience?

WEL Networks and Infratec said they are actively pursuing other opportunities to enhance resilience and increase access to renewable energy in the region. New Zealand currently has a couple of 1MW battery storage systems in operation, but certainly nothing on the scale of the BESS in Huntly.

Is Meridian Energy building another megawatt project in New Zealand?

However, electricity generator and retailer Meridian Energy – owned by UK renewables utility Good Energy – is currently building another project almost three times as big in megawatt terms and of 2-hour duration, also on the North Island of New Zealand.