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How much does a 100 MW battery cost in New Zealand?

New Zealand’s Contact Energy has announced plans to build a 100-megawatt (MW) grid-scale battery at Glenbrook, near Auckland, New Zealand, powered by Tesla Megapacks. This project is set to cost up to NZD$163 million (C$133 million) and is expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2026.

How will a new battery energy storage system benefit New Zealand?

New battery energy storage system (BESS) will discharge energy at a split second to significantly improve security of energy supply to New Zealanders. The 100-megawatt (MW) battery to provide enough electricity at peak demand to power the equivalent of 44,000 homes.

What is the first Renewable Project in New Zealand?

01 JUL 2024 Contact’s first renewable project in Auckland to start immediately. Tesla selected as battery energy storage system supplier, the first Megapack 2 XL project in New Zealand. The battery system will discharge stored energy at a split second to significantly improve security of energy supply to New Zealanders.

Will New Zealand's first grid-scale battery come to Glenbrook?

Fifty-six battery units begin arriving for Auckland’s first grid-scale battery at Glenbrook. New battery energy storage system (BESS) will discharge energy at a split second to significantly improve security of energy supply to New Zealanders.

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