Huawei New Zealand Energy Storage Battery Factory

Who is launching New Zealand's largest battery energy storage system?

WEL Networks and Infratec are proud to announce the launch of New Zealand’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with commissioning underway.

What is a battery energy storage system?

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become a cornerstone technology in the pursuit of sustainable and efficient energy solutions. This detailed guide offers an extensive exploration of BESS, beginning with the fundamentals of these systems and advancing to a thorough examination of their operational mechanisms.

Will Huntly be the first battery built in New Zealand?

The result is a battery that is the first of its scale to be built in New Zealand.” Construction on the 35MWh BESS in Rotowaro, Huntly commenced in July 2022.

Can 'non-hydroelectric energy storage' be a viable option in New Zealand?

As mentioned above, while New Zealand boasts large hydropower capacity, dry years due to low snowmelt or rainfall can leave hydroelectric unavailable for long periods. A government-supported project, NZ Battery, will investigate the feasibility of “non-hydroelectric energy storage options”.

Is New Zealand a key market for storage solutions?

Power Electronics NZ Ltd Operations Director Brent Sheridan sees New Zealand as a key market for storage solutions with future generation growth primarily being led by solar and wind technology. “Both these forms of generation work perfectly in combination with batteries to provide a continuous and stable energy supply.

Will a battery help reduce emissions in the Waikato?

Transpower New Zealand, the state-owned operator of the national grid, said the battery will play a pivotal role in the reduction of emissions in the Waikato and will move the nation closer to its goal of becoming 100% renewable by 2030.