Jun 25, 2025 · Eku Energy has acquired a 300 MW battery energy storage project in New Zealand''s Waikato region, marking its entry into the country. The project will be co-developed
Jul 1, 2024 · New Zealand''s Contact Energy has announced plans to build a 100-megawatt (MW) grid-scale battery at Glenbrook, near Auckland, New Zealand, powered by Tesla Megapacks.
Jul 1, 2024 · Contact''s first renewable project in Auckland to start immediately. Tesla selected as battery energy storage system supplier, the first Megapack
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May 23, 2025 · Meridian Energy has officially opened New Zealand''s first large-scale grid battery storage system at Ruakākā, the first of its kind, and a milestone in the country''s renewable
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Construction of New Zealand’s first large-scale grid battery storage system is now complete, with Meridian Energy’s Ruakākā Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) being officially opened in a ceremony later today.
01 JUL 2024 Contact’s first renewable project in Auckland to start immediately. Tesla selected as battery energy storage system supplier, the first Megapack 2 XL project in New Zealand. The battery system will discharge stored energy at a split second to significantly improve security of energy supply to New Zealanders.
The Glenbrook Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project is tackling Aotearoa New Zealand's electricity capacity and supply quality challenges in South Auckland.
A Tesla Megapack 2 XL battery storage system next to a solar array farm. Contact Energy and Tesla are collaborating to build a similar 100-megawatt plant at Glenbrook in South Auckland. A Tesla Megapack 2 XL battery storage system next to a solar array farm.
Contact Energy and Tesla are collaborating to build a similar 100-megawatt plant at Glenbrook in South Auckland. Contact Energy chief executive Mike Fuge expects more projects along the lines of its new battery project in South Auckland to soon come to light, now the uncertainty around the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter has been resolved.
This project is set to cost up to NZD$163 million (C$133 million) and is expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2026. The battery will be located adjacent to the NZ Steel plant and Transpower’s grid connection point, making it the closest grid-scale battery project to Auckland’s significant electricity load.
The global industrial and commercial energy storage market is experiencing explosive growth, with demand increasing by over 250% in the past two years. Containerized energy storage solutions now account for approximately 45% of all new commercial and industrial storage deployments worldwide. North America leads with 42% market share, driven by corporate sustainability initiatives and tax incentives that reduce total project costs by 18-28%. Europe follows closely with 35% market share, where standardized industrial storage designs have cut installation timelines by 65% compared to traditional built-in-place systems. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest-growing region at 50% CAGR, with manufacturing scale reducing system prices by 20% annually. Emerging markets in Africa and Latin America are adopting industrial storage solutions for peak shaving and backup power, with typical payback periods of 2-4 years. Major commercial projects now deploy clusters of 15+ systems creating storage networks with 80+MWh capacity at costs below $270/kWh for large-scale industrial applications.
Technological advancements are dramatically improving industrial energy storage performance while reducing costs. Next-generation battery management systems maintain optimal operating conditions with 45% less energy consumption, extending battery lifespan to 20+ years. Standardized plug-and-play designs have reduced installation costs from $85/kWh to $40/kWh since 2023. Smart integration features now allow multiple industrial systems to operate as coordinated energy networks, increasing cost savings by 30% through peak shaving and demand charge management. Safety innovations including multi-stage fire suppression and thermal runaway prevention systems have reduced insurance premiums by 35% for industrial storage projects. New modular designs enable capacity expansion through simple system additions at just $200/kWh for incremental capacity. These innovations have improved ROI significantly, with commercial and industrial projects typically achieving payback in 3-5 years depending on local electricity rates and incentive programs. Recent pricing trends show standard industrial systems (1-2MWh) starting at $330,000 and large-scale systems (3-6MWh) from $600,000, with volume discounts available for enterprise orders.