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New Zealand’s future energy centre

Turning innovative energy ideas into reality

Ara Ake exists to advance New Zealand’s energy sector to a sustainable future. We are a catalyst for impactful change through energy innovation and accelerating the demonstration and commercialisation of energy solutions.

Innovators

We collaborate and partner with a range of local and global innovators. Meet the organisations who are influencing the future of energy in Aotearoa New Zealand, with the support of Ara Ake.

Projects

We work alongside innovators and industry to develop practical and creative solutions for some of the energy sector's most complex and time-critical challenges. Discover the impactful projects Ara Ake is enabling - and the power of energy innovation.

Services

We aim to give innovators the best chance of success. Depending on your individual needs, we can connect you with relevant global stakeholders, support field demonstrations, and manage multi-stakeholder projects.

Featured project

Franklin energy sharing pilot

The Franklin Energy Sharing pilot explores how communities can benefit from solar generation and battery storage that is not located on their properties

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Latest News

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Innovation in Energy Award goes to helisaw technology

August 14, 2025

The 2025 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards celebrates outstanding achievements in Aotearoa New Zealand's energy sector. The Lines Company and Lakeview Helicopters received the Innovation in Energy Award, with the award proudly sponsored by Ara Ake

Community Energy Activator launches in Taranaki

August 10, 2025

Community groups across Taranaki are being invited to apply for a place in the 2025 Community Energy Activator

Lastmyle and Hāwera school lead the way in energy innovation for schools

July 18, 2025

Hāwera school Te Paepae o Aotea is trialling Maestro, a smart platform developed by Lastmyle that optimises heat pump use to improve energy efficiency

Showcasing climate innovation: Cleantech takes the lead in Christchurch

July 15, 2025

From 16–17 July, 30 cleantech innovators, commercialisation experts, funders and ecosystem leaders will converge on Ōtautahi Christchurch