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Counties Energy wins Innovation Award at the New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards

Counties Energy received the Innovation in Energy Award, with the award proudly sponsored by Ara Ake.

UK partnership could progress offshore wind in Taranaki

A delegation from the United Kingdom visiting Taranaki has announced its interest in supporting the establishment of an offshore wind industry in the region.

Energy pilot launches to empower local communities

A collaboration between Ara Ake, Orion and the Community Energy Network is piloting a programme to support Christchurch and Selwyn communities develop a range of community energy projects.

Projects Flexviz and FlexTalk to increase accessibility and visibility of flexible energy resources

Ara Ake and software development company Cortexo recently launched Project Flexviz, an initiative to enhance the visibility and accessibility of energy flexibility across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Continuing the momentum: energy hardship conference returns

Following the success of its inaugural event in 2023, the Reducing Energy Hardship Conference is set to return on 20-21 May 2024.

Innovative pilot shows Virtual Power Plants can play an important role in managing winter peaks

Published on 26 Feb 2024 A collaborative pilot unlocking the potential of residential solar batteries contributing to the national grid during winter peak demand has concluded, marking a technical success with valuable insights gained.

Offshore Renewable Energy Forum returns to propel Aotearoa’s low-emission future

Ara Ake Board appointments announced

At the 2023 Annual Meeting in October, the Ara Ake Shareholders re-elected Elena Trout, and elected two new Directors, Paul Goodeve and Ken Sutherland.

solarZero takes home the Innovation in Energy Award at the Energy Excellence Awards

New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards, held at Te Pae in Christchurch, celebrated outstanding achievements in the energy sector, recognising achievements across the energy sector. With nearly 700 attendees, these annual awards demonstrated the industry’s commitment to celebrating innovation and progress within the sector.

New platform empowers kiwis to alleviate energy hardship

Empower Energy has launched its platform that enables the donation of power bill credits to be distributed to families experiencing energy hardship.

Future energy centre secures additional 10 years of funding

Aotearoa New Zealand’s future energy centre – has received an additional $70 million in funding from the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to continue its mandate to accelerate the nation’s transition to a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable energy future.

11,000 residential solar batteries to add 30MW back to electricity grid in world-first winter peak pilot

Ara Ake and solarZero collaborate on innovative winter 2023 peak solution for electricity system – enabling 30MW* of additional network capacity on-demand