Hive Energy, Two other UK Firms Team Up To Develop 350 MW Solar Power in New Zealand Updated On Mon, Sep 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Three UK-based solar companies, namely Hive Energy, Ethical Power and Solar South West have launched a new joint venture (JV) that will aim to develop a pipeline of nearly 350MW of utility-scale PV plants across New Zealand. The JV, called HES Aotearoa, combines competencies spanning site selection, project design, construction, and operations and maintenance across […] Read more
New Zealand Makes World’s 1st Climate Change Law For Financial Firms Updated On Thu, Apr 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy New Zealand is about to become the world’s first country to bring a law into force that demands environmental accountability from financial firms by asking them to report on how their businesses affect climate change. The aim is to bring the financial sector on board with the efforts being made towards achieving the country’s target […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa to Supply New Zealand’s 2nd Largest Wind Farm Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa will supply 41 of its wind turbines for New Zealand’s second largest wind farm to Meridian Energy, strengthening its leading position in the country’s wind energy market. Following its expected commissioning in 2023, the 176 MW Harapaki wind farm will generate sufficient renewable energy to power over 70,000 local average households and support […] Read more
New Zealand Approves 22 New Low-Emission Transport Projects For Clean Environment Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods has said that the New Zealand government has approved 22 new low-emission transport projects, as extended additional support to clean up the environment. A community electric bike and car share scheme, additional electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, as well as five hydrogen trucks and a demonstration electric truck, are […] Read more
Target 2030. New Zealand Ruling Party Promises Early Arrival at 100% Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Sep 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s ruling labour Party in New Zealand has become one of the earliest ‘significant’ economies to promise a transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030. The country was earlier committed to reaching the target by 2035. Saying that New Zealand needs stable, sustainable and affordable energy to ensure its future energy […] Read more
Vestas Secures 103 MW Order and EPC Contract in New Zealand Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vestas has signed a 103 MW engineering, procurement, and construction contract with New Zealand-based electricity generator and retailer Mercury. Vestas has signed a 103 MW engineering, procurement, and construction contract with New Zealand-based electricity generator and retailer Mercury. The deal will extend Mercury’s Turitea Wind Farm from 119 MW to 222 MW, improving the cost […] Read more
New Zealand Plans to Go Carbon Neutral by 2050 Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy “Agriculture is incredibly important to New Zealand, but it also needs to be part of the solution,” Climate Change Minister James Shaw said. New Zealand introduced legislation Wednesday to make the South Pacific nation carbon neutral by 2050, although greenhouse gas emissions from the economically vital agricultural sector will not have to meet the commitment. […] Read more
Enphase Energy’s Enphase AC Battery is now available in Australia and New Zealand Updated On Mon, May 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Enphase Energy has announced that Enphase AC Battery is now available from authorized distributors and accepting orders from installers in Australia and New Zealand. The first global shipment is expected to arrive in Australia in August this year. Company’s partner network of over 1,000 installers located in the region will be the first in the […] Read more
Genesis Energy choses Power Technology to install solar in 61 schools around New Zealand Updated On Mon, Mar 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy Power Technology has been assigned by Genesis Energy as part of Schoolgen program to install solar in 61 schools around New Zealand. Schoolgen was developed by Genesis Energy to bring solar energy and energy efficiency to life for children across New Zealand. Genesis believes that young people are future leaders and decision makers, and it’s important […] Read more