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Stay up to date with the latest news from Ara Ake and the energy innovation community. Discover insights that drive collaboration within New Zealand’s energy ecosystem and beyond.

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Solar energy sharing for social housing trial approved

June 27, 2023

The Electricity Authority has approved two exemptions and technical and non-controversial amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (the Code) to facilitate an energy sharing trial led by Kāinga Ora and Ara Ake.

New partnership launched in South Auckland to drive sustainable energy solutions

June 15, 2023

Following on from the Ara Ake New Zealand Decarbonisation Challenge pitch event in November 2022, another pilot has emerged in collaboration between Counties Energy, OpenLoop, Europe-based Plexigrid, and Ara Ake.

Ara Ake CE Cristiano Marantes holding the lightweight solar panels from Solarge

From the Netherlands to Taranaki: world’s lightest solar panels to power New Zealand’s future energy centre

May 29, 2023

New Zealand will be the first country in the world to receive solar panels from Dutch start-up Solarge – the most circular, lightweight solar panels ever produced.

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National energy hardship conference coming to Taranaki

May 8, 2023

National energy hardship conference coming to Taranaki

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Offshore Renewable Energy Forum brings key global players to Taranaki

March 10, 2023

On 8 and 9 March, Ara Ake and Taranaki regional development agency, Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, hosted the third Offshore Renewable Energy Forum in New Plymouth to explore the challenges and the significant opportunities for a successful offshore renewable energy industry across Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Offshore Renewable Energy Forum to focus on accelerating the development of Offshore Renewable in Aotearoa New Zealand

February 9, 2023

This March, Ara Ake and Te Puna Umanga/Venture Taranaki will host the 2023 Offshore Renewable Energy Forum.

Europe partnership brings global opportunities for innovators

December 2, 2022

Ara Ake and the Auckland Business Chamber have signed a partnership to lead an Aotearoa New Zealand consortium in joining the Enterprise Europe Network (The Network) as the New Zealand International Network Partner.

ANSA, and Australian-based companies Future Grid and Gridsight on stage receiving cheque for 250,000 USD

ANSA, Future Grid and Gridsight: Winners of New Zealand Decarbonisation Global Challenge! On the road to help enhance energy sector and benefit households

November 18, 2022

Last night, New Zealand’s future energy centre, Ara Ake, announced the winners of its Decarbonisation Challenge at its final pitch event in New Plymouth. Taking the prize from a shortlist of six impressive finalists were New Zealand-based ANSA, and Australian-based companies Future Grid and Gridsight.

Finalists Announced - Strong global interest in New Zealand Decarbonisation Challenge

November 7, 2022

Aotearoa New Zealand’s future energy centre, Ara Ake, has welcomed the strong international interest in its Electricity Distribution Business (EDB) Decarbonisation Challenge, with five of the six finalists being from offshore.

Innovation Challenge

September 8, 2022

Ara Ake, the future energy centre of Aotearoa, alongside US-based partner Elemental Excelerator, have launched a global innovator search for a “Decarbonisation Challenge”.

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Kāinga Ora and Ara Ake partner to enable solar energy sharing trial

September 5, 2022

More Kāinga Ora customers are set to gain the benefits of solar electricity, thanks to a new partnership between Kāinga Ora and Ara Ake—New Zealand’s future energy centre.

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What Fuel Should My Truck Use?

August 23, 2022

Aotearoa New Zealand’s future energy centre, Ara Ake, is working with major road freight and transport companies to help them better assess the options and costs for decarbonising their road fleet.