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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

Solar energy sharing for social housing trial approved

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

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.

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

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.

National energy hardship conference coming to Taranaki

National energy hardship conference coming to Taranaki