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Energy projects in New Zealand
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New Zealand’s electricity system is already among the most renewable in the world, with hydro, geothermal and wind supplying the majority of generation. The challenge is less about decarbonising supply and more about keeping pace with rising demand from electrification, while managing the variability that comes with a system so dependent on hydrology. New generation, storage and network investment are all on the agenda.
Tracked capacity
46,029 MW total (market scope)
Market snapshot
RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline. Across all projects in New Zealand, RenewMap tracks 446 active projects with a total capacity of 46,029 MW.
MW tracked
46,029
Projects tracked
446
Projects in the pipeline
260
Operating projects
186
Latest project updates
For projects in New Zealand there were 24 major updates in the last three months. RenewMap monitors for updates including new projects, development application activity, EPBC updates and status changes. Learn more about updates in RenewMap.
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A new data centre project was added in New Zealand
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A solar development application was approved in New Zealand
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A new data centre project was added in New Zealand
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 260 projects in New Zealand across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Technology | Region | Size | Status | Developer | Permitting Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm (Stage 2) | Onshore Wind | Southland Region | 155 MW | Commissioning | Mercury Energy | Approved |
| Te Rahui (Rangitaiki) Solar Project (Stage 1) | Solar PV | Bay of Plenty Region | 200 MW | Construction | Nova Energy, Meridian Energy | Approved |
| Glenbrook BESS 2.0 | Battery | Auckland Region | 200 MW | Construction | Contact Energy | Approved |
| Taranaki Offshore Wind | Offshore Wind | Offshore | 2,000 MW | Development | Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, NZ Super Fund | Not Submitted |
| Clutha (Lake Onslow) Pumped Hydro | Pumped Hydro | Otago Region | 1,000 MW | Development | — | Assessment |
| Southern Green Hydrogen | Hydrogen | Southland Region | 600 MW | Development | Meridian Energy, Mitsui, Murihiku Regeneration | Not Submitted |
| Islington Solar Project | Solar PV | Canterbury Region | 600 MW | Development | NZ Clean Energy | Not Submitted |
| Central North Island Wind Farm | Onshore Wind | Manawatu-Whanganui Region | 396 MW | Development | Kakariki | Not Submitted |
| Whakamaru North BESS | Battery | Waikato Region | 300 MW | Development | Eku Energy, Helios Energy | Not Submitted |
| Datagrid Makarewa | Data Centre | Southland Region | 280 MW | Development | Datagrid NZ | Approved |
See the full list of 260 pipeline projects in New Zealand in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 186 operating projects in New Zealand, ordered below by capacity.
| Project name | Technology | Region | Size | Status | Owner | Permitting Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manapouri Power Station | Hydro | Southland Region | 800 MW | Operating | Meridian Energy | Approved |
| Huntly Power Station | Coal (Black) | Waikato Region | 750 MW | Operating | Genesis Energy | Approved |
| Benmore Power Station | Hydro | Canterbury Region | 552 MW | Operating | Meridian Energy | Approved |
| Clyde Power Station | Hydro | Otago Region | 432 MW | Operating | Contact Energy | Approved |
| Huntly Power Station Unit 5 (E3P) | Gas | Waikato Region | 403 MW | Operating | Genesis Energy | Approved |
| Maraetai Power Station | Hydro | Waikato Region | 360 MW | Operating | Mercury Energy | Approved |
| Roxburgh Power Station | Hydro | Otago Region | 320 MW | Operating | Contact Energy | Approved |
| Ohau A Power Station | Hydro | Canterbury Region | 264 MW | Operating | Meridian Energy | Approved |
| Tokaanu Power Station | Hydro | Waikato Region | 240 MW | Operating | Genesis Energy | Approved |
| Turitea Wind Farm | Onshore Wind | Manawatu-Whanganui Region | 221 MW | Operating | Mercury Energy | Approved |
See the full list of 186 operating projects in New Zealand in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoFrequently asked questions
- How many projects are there in New Zealand?
- As of August 2026, New Zealand has 260 projects in the pipeline and 186 operating.
- Who are the top developers in New Zealand?
- Top developers in New Zealand by project count include Kakariki (24 projects) , Meridian Energy (22 projects) and Lightyears Solar (21 projects) .
- What is the largest operating renewable project in New Zealand?
- The largest operating renewable project is Manapouri Power Station at 800 MW.
- What is the largest planned renewable project in New Zealand?
- The largest planned renewable project is Taranaki Offshore Wind at 2000 MW, currently in the Development stage.
- What project stages are tracked in RenewMap?
- RenewMap tracks projects from early development through construction, commissioning and operation. It also tracks projects that have been abandoned, as well as assets that have been decommissioned.
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RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline.