New Zealand almacenamiento energetico

How can we improve New Zealand's energy supply?

Through the use of efficient technologies and processes, we can improve the affordability and reliability of New Zealand’s energy supply. Demand management is becoming increasingly important as our electricity demand increases and we transition toward greater use of renewable energy sources.

How does New Zealand meet its energy needs?

New Zealand relies on a combination of domestically produced and imported fuels to meet its energy needs. A common metric used internationally to measure this is a self-sufficiency indicator, which shows how well we can meet our own energy supply needs through domestic production.

What is a total primary energy supply in New Zealand?

Total primary energy supply: The total amount of energy available for use in New Zealand, accounting for domestic production and trade. Total final consumption: Energy consumed by end-users such as factories and businesses. The share of renewables in total primary energy supply fell slightly, down 0.7 percentage points to 42.8 per cent.

When will the New Zealand energy strategy be published?

We will be updating this page over the course of the year. The strategy will be published by the end of 2024. The Government is developing the New Zealand Energy Strategy to support the transition to a low emissions economy, address strategic challenges in the energy sector, and signal pathways away from fossil fuels.

What is New Zealand's energy self-sufficiency?

In 2023, national self-sufficiency remained unchanged in at 73 per cent. Key contributors to New Zealand’s energy self-sufficiency are coal and oil — Self-sufficiency: The ability of a country to meet its own energy supply needs through domestic production.

Can New Zealand achieve net zero emissions by 2050?

Energy sourced from fossil fuels is responsible for 40% of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions. Increasing our use of low-emissions renewable energy will be critical to reach our country’s legislated target of net zero emissions by 2050. Currently, about 6% of New Zealand’s electricity is generated from wind turbines.