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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

Value Stacking: Application of BESS to many typical use cases

How can Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) be made commercially viable in New Zealand? Read our latest report, developed in collaboration with EECA and Sapere.

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Latest News

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New Zealand Cleantech competing on the world stage

April 22, 2025

New Zealand Cleantech companies are in the limelight in Singapore and will be highlighted in two international events in May. New Zealand-developed technologies have the potential to turn into world-leading companies that help transition the world to a greener economy.

CentrePort announces partner - pilot battery energy storage system

April 9, 2025

CentrePort will partner with Panasonic NZ for its pilot battery energy storage system

Hydrogen electric flight prepares for lift off in New Zealand

March 26, 2025

A hydrogen-powered aircraft flight in Australasia just took a leap forward, thanks to a new collaboration between Stralis Aircraft, Fabrum and Ara Ake

Launch of a review on Aotearoa New Zealand’s first-ever Community Energy Activator pilot

March 20, 2025

This review captures the key learnings from the Community Energy Activator pilot