New Zealad’s current electricity supply crisis requires immediate solutions. But we argue the government’s emphasis on importing natural gas and construction of centralised solar farms is a missed opportunity. The case against gas has been highly publicised because of its greenhouse gas emissions and substantial costs. But the government’s focus on large solar infrastructure in … Continue reading More rooftsolar photovoltaic panels in cities could help solve New Zealand’s energy crisis
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New Zealand’s largest photovoltaic power plant receives the green light
Construction is just months away for what’s slated to become the country’s largest solar farm, near Taup?. Following a lengthy appeals process, Nova Energy chief executive Babu Bahirathan said all the consents required to develop its 400MW solar farm, to be known as Te R?hui, were now in hand. Te R?hui will involve converting an … Continue reading New Zealand’s largest photovoltaic power plant receives the green light
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Vestas wins order for 155 MW of wind power in New Zealand
Vestas has received an order for 155 MW for the second stage of Mercury Energy’s Kaiwera Downs wind farm in New Zealand. The order includes the supply and installation of 36 Vestas V136-4.2 MW wind turbines in 4.3 MW operational mode, as well as a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service and maintenance … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 155 MW of wind power in New Zealand
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Approval of a 65 MW photovoltaic project in New Zealand
Ethical Power and KeaX Limited secure approval from Selwyn District Council for a 65MW solar project near Christchurch, aimed at strengthening local energy infrastructure.Ethical Power, in collaboration with KeaX Limited, has secured planning permission for the Buckleys Road PV project in the Selwyn district of New Zealand. The project, with a capacity of 65MW, covers … Continue reading Approval of a 65 MW photovoltaic project in New Zealand
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The Role of Wind Power in New Zealand’s Energy Transition
New Zealand, a country known for its picturesque landscapes and commitment to environmental preservation, is increasingly turning to wind power as a key component of its energy transition. As the world grapples with the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change, the role of renewable energy sources like … Continue reading The Role of Wind Power in New Zealand’s Energy Transition
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New Zealand Explores Offshore Wind Energy Development
The government of New Zealand is seeking public feedback on proposals for the development of offshore renewable energy capacity in the country. The proposals were developed by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and are based on preliminary discussions with offshore wind developers and communities from regions that would host the offshore wind … Continue reading New Zealand Explores Offshore Wind Energy Development
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Vestas wins a 43 MW wind order in New Zealand
In partnership with Mercury, Vestas has secured a 43 MW order for the Kaiwera Downs wind farm in New Zealand. The project will feature ten 4.3 MW V136-4.2 MW wind turbines in operational mode that Vestas will supply and install. Upon completion, Vestas will deliver a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM5000) service and maintenance … Continue reading Vestas wins a 43 MW wind order in New Zealand
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Mercury to build $115m wind farm in New Zealand
The energy company said the first stage of the 43 megawatt (MW) wind farm is underway, bringing its total investment in renewable wind generation to $600m since 2019. Mercury supplied enough renewable generation to power around 18 percent of New Zealand’s current electricity needs through renewable generation, such as wind, hydro and geothermal. “Stage 1 … Continue reading Mercury to build $115m wind farm in New Zealand
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Four offshore wind power projects of 5 GW in New Zealand
Beach Energy has agreed for Doppler Light Detection and Ranging system (LiDAR) on its Kupe platform, offshore South Taranaki, New Zealand, which will provide data needed for the development of offshore wind farms in the region. An agreement for this was signed between BlueFloat Energy, Energy Estate and Elemental Group consortium, Beach Energy New Zealand … Continue reading Four offshore wind power projects of 5 GW in New Zealand
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Wind power in New Zealand, the Turitea wind farm advances
When fully operational, the Turitea wind farm is expected to produce enough wind energy to power 375,000 electric vehicles per year. Wind turbines take shape on the ridges of Tararua. Mercury’s Turitea wind farm in the Tararua Range above Palmerston North is warming up for generation as wind turbine blades join standby towers. In recent … Continue reading Wind power in New Zealand, the Turitea wind farm advances
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Wind power in New Zealand: preparations under way for Waverley Wind Farm
The $300 million construction of a wind farm on coastal land near Waverley could begin as soon as October. “We have been working busily away, satisfying all of our resource consent obligations,” Tilt Renewables general manager renewable development Clayton Delmarter said. The wind farm got resource consent in July 2017, and in May this year … Continue reading Wind power in New Zealand: preparations under way for Waverley Wind Farm
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Invelox technology could provide New Zealand with 100% renewable energy
New Zealand’s energy providers could scrap existing fossil fuel plant in the very near future by turning to new INVELOX wind generation according to Pacific Wind program manager Reza Sehdehi. After the November Paris Climate Change Agreement, global leaders have called on New Zealand to cut fossil fuel generation capacity faster than its 2020 target … Continue reading Invelox technology could provide New Zealand with 100% renewable energy
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Tararua Wind Farm – world record wind turbine output
Two of the thirty one Vestas V90 wind turbines operating at Trustpower’s Tararua wind farm have set a world record for their total output, producing 100,000,000 KWh of electricity. These turbines are less than halfway through their design life. This is a world first for any Vestas turbine. The V90-3MW machines used at Tararua … Continue reading Tararua Wind Farm – world record wind turbine output
Continue readingChanges to the NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Global Wind Energy Index
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Clean Edge, Inc. announced today the results of the semi-annual evaluation of the NASDAQ OMX® Clean Edge® Global Wind Energy Index (Nasdaq:QWND).
Continue readingUtilities Mapping Strategies to Embrace More Electric Vehicles on the Roads
An increasing number of North American utilities are implementing or considering programs to prepare for the inevitable rise in electric vehicle use.
Continue readingWind power have provided a record 3.7% of New Zealand?s electricity
The Ministry of Economic Development?s latest Energy Quarterly shows that in the year from April 2009 to March 2010 wind energy have provided a record 3.7% of New Zealand?s electricity.
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