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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

Ara Ake National Flex Discovery Fund

Ara Ake is distributing up to $1 million in grants to accelerate the commercialisation of flexibility innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Latest News

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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

Movac and Ara Ake to host "Energy Jam" in Auckland

July 2, 2025

Hear from New Zealand's pioneering energy leaders, from startup stories to industry-wide visions for transformation.

Farmlands FLEX launches at Fieldays 2025

June 12, 2025

Farmlands FLEX – a bold new step towards supporting farmers to take control of their electricity costs