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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:

Does EKU energy have a battery storage project in New Zealand?

Eku Energy has bought a major battery energy storage project in New Zealand’s North Island to build out its storage assets. Eku Energy has acquired a 300 MW battery energy storage project in New Zealand’s Waikato region, marking its entry into the country.

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.

What is battery energy storage?

Battery energy storage – uses an electro-chemical solution that stores electrical energy and can be charged and discharged. 2.12. BESSs are widely recognised as an efficient way to store and deliver energy for finite periods of time. They are the most common new form of ESS connecting to New Zealand’s power system.

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