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NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch
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NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch

The Mercury commissioned Tesla Powerpack battery facility has been launched today as a step in the grid-connected energy storage project.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
ComCom seeks to understand how electricity firms plan to harness emerging tech
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ComCom seeks to understand how electricity firms plan to harness emerging tech

The Commerce Commission eyes how NZ's electricity distributors plan and invest in emerging tech like solar and EVs to adapt to changing energy demands.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
Tesla helps Kiwi company with mission of energy freedom
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Tesla helps Kiwi company with mission of energy freedom

Tesla collaborates with Mercury on a USD $2 million grid-connected battery trial in New Zealand, aimed at enhancing energy storage and grid stability.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Green Party comes out guns blazing, promising a carbon neutral NZ
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Green Party comes out guns blazing, promising a carbon neutral NZ

The Green Party says that New Zealand has been held back from embracing clean economic opportunities, they plan on changing that...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Greenpeace calls for an overhaul of the New Zealand electricity industry
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Greenpeace calls for an overhaul of the New Zealand electricity industry

Greenpeace calls for overhaul of electricity industry after Solarcity's complaint against solar tax is dismissed in court.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
NZ power companies ignoring Solar tech, consumers pay the price
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NZ power companies ignoring Solar tech, consumers pay the price

Emerging technologies in the electricity and transport sectors are being stifled by outdated policies and signals from power companies, says SEANZ.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
Flick Electric: Disrupting the retail energy industry with price transparency and great service
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Flick Electric: Disrupting the retail energy industry with price transparency and great service

Flick disrupts power industry with customer-centric approach, offering electricity at wholesale spot price plus commission.

By Dave Moskovitz • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016

Global Stories

Electricity stories

Panduit joins ETIM International to standardise product management
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Panduit joins ETIM International to standardise product management

Panduit states that its move to the ETIM data model is supported in data centers, enterprise, and industrial product groups.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020
World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide
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World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide

Dutchman Wiebe Wakker arrived in Adelaide after a 1051-day journey from Amsterdam in an electric car, proving the potential of sustainable travel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
Three ways 5G will impact power management in 2019
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Three ways 5G will impact power management in 2019

Power failures or any network interruptions are not an option. Rolling out 5G is complex and presents a unique challenge for telco providers.

By John Atherton • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Despite data centre surge, Dutch minister says no shortage of power
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Despite data centre surge, Dutch minister says no shortage of power

The minister of economic affairs has rubbished a Dutch Datacentre Association report that warns the country has an imminent power shortage.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jun 2018
Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017
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Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017

The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
AI takes control of Auckland's power grid, that's not scary at all
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AI takes control of Auckland's power grid, that's not scary at all

The mDERMS programme uses the latest technology to better monitor, analyse, and control Auckland's energy network...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2017
Internet of Energy: Vector uses AI to democratise energy for Aucklanders
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Internet of Energy: Vector uses AI to democratise energy for Aucklanders

Vector partners with mPrest to develop an AI system to manage Auckland's electricity network and meet the city's evolving energy needs.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Drive an electric vehicle? Spark NZ has got your back
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Drive an electric vehicle? Spark NZ has got your back

Spark has converted phone boxes near Auckland into EV chargers, or 'Spark Plugs' WHERE id = to combat range anxiety.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Electricity stories

ENGIE and Electric Vine Industries partner to power villages in Papua
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ENGIE and Electric Vine Industries partner to power villages in Papua

ENGIE has sealed a partnership with Electric Vine Industries (EVI) with the aim to bring energy to 3,000 villages in Papua over 20 years.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
Vocus eyes aggressive channel expansion for Commander business
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Vocus eyes aggressive channel expansion for Commander business

Vocus Communications' Commander business is launching a new assault on the channel, with plans to double its partner base this year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016