Meridian energy

New Zealand

Waitaki Hydro Scheme Gains 30MW in Generation Capacity

Meridian Energy has increased the maximum operating capacity of three hydropower stations in New Zealand’s Waitaki scheme, adding a combined 30MW of renew…

New Zealand

New Zealand ramps up EV charging network

The New Zealand Government is backing the rollout of more than 2,500 new public EV charge points with $52.7 million in zero-interest loans. The programme is sup…

Battery

Meridian Powers up New Zealand’s Largest Grid-Scale Battery

Meridian Energy Ltd (NZE:MEL) has successfully installed what is New Zealand’s first large-scale grid battery energy storage system (BESS). This innovativ…

Hydropower Plant

New Transformer Boosts Capacity at ManapōUri Power Station

Intake of Manapouri hydroelectric power station at Lake ManapouriMeridian Energy has completed the commissioning of a new transformer at the Manapōuri Power St…

Solar project

New Zealand Venture Moves Forward With 400 MW Solar Project

Nova Energy and Meridian Energy have partnered to construct the 400 MW Te Rahui solar farm, which will become the largest solar installation in New Zealand.Nova…

Offshore Wind Power

Meridian Energy’s Harapaki Wind Farm Begins Operations in New Zealand

The wind farm is situated 35km northwest of Napier and features 41 turbines. Credit: Sean Liew / Shutterstock.Meridian Energy has announced the full operation o…

Offshore Wind Power

Meridian Energy, NZ Windfarms to Invest up to $348 Mln in New JV

New Zealand-based power company Meridian Energy (MEL.NZ) and wind energy firm NZ Windfarms (NWF.NZ) said on Thursday they will form a joint venture to expand th…

Solar Power Plant

Saft to Build Landmark New Zealand Storage System

French company Saft is to build New Zealand’s first large-scale, grid-connected battery energy storage system.Saft has been awarded a the contract by Meri…

Solar Power Plant

Saft Energy Storage System to Support New Zealand’s Transition to Low-Carbon Electricity

Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has been awarded a major contract by Meridian Energy to construct New Zealand’s first large scale grid-connected batt…

Wind Farm

Meridian Energy Announces 176MW, $291m Wind Farm in New Zealand

New Zealand-based renewable generation company Meridian Energy has announced plans to construct a 176MW wind farm in the country.

Wave Energy

Swedish Firm Explores Wave Energy Development in Australian Market

Eco Wave Power has signed a collaboration agreement with Meridian Energy Australia Pty Ltd to jointly investigate the development of commercial wave energy powe…