New Zealand
Genesis, FRV Australia reaches financial close for 63 MW solar farm
The project is expected to start generating electricity by the second quarter of FY25.
Genesis to use Kupe gas field profits for $1.1b renewable generation
The investments will grow Genesis’ renewable portfolio to 8,300 GWh.
Eastland Group sells 50% stake in generation unit to Obayashi Corp
The capital raise included three geothermal projects, amongst others.
Genesis Energy, NZGIF endorse switch from fossil fuels
Van Lier Nurseries will be the first company to switch from gas-fired boilers to electric.
New Zealand’s Lodestone Energy inks nine solar farm partnership with HES Aotearoa
Construction of the first five solar farms is underway.
Genesis Energy, FRV Australia bags three sites for 400 MW solar farms
The projects will be situated in Manawatu, Waikato, and Hawker’s Bay.
Genesis, NZ Bio to study bio-fuel use on Huntly Power Station
NZ Bio is looking into two bio-energy sources.
Genesis Energy net profit up 72% YoY in FY23
The number of its customers increased by over 10,000.
Genesis Energy inks deal with Fonterra for biomass use
They plan to use biomass as an alternative fuel source for coal.
Genesis Energy-FRV Australia JV acquires 52MW solar plant in New Zealand
Once operational, the plant can supply power to 9,800 houses.
NZ Super Funds, CIP tie up for offshore wind project dev’t in New Zealand
The project is planned to have a 1GW capacity but can be expanded to 2GW.
11GW of solar power could be installed in New Zealand: Transpower
The country could have 16GW of distributed solar power by 2050 if panels were installed across its projected 2.4 million households.
New Zealand to hold Smart Energy Expo tomorrow
Expo will push solar power.
New Zealand energy saving program exceeds targets
Program insulates 235,000 homes.
WWF slams New Zealand’s US$1 billion fossil fuel investment
Says it’s dangerous for NZ’s future.
China acquires first geothermal power station in New Zealand
Will finish building the plant near Taupo.