We’ve approved an updated exemption for WEL and NewPower to support more solar and battery projects. The change, approved on 26 June 2025, will add capacity with two battery storage systems (50kW and 2MW), rooftop solar (1MW) and a new 24MW solar farm.
[pdf] New Zealand''s capital has taken a bold leap in sustainable energy solutions with its newly launched energy storage demonstration project. This initiative addresses a critical challenge in renewable energy adoption – how to store surplus power for when the sun isn''t shining or wind isn''t blowing.
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