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Meridian And Nova To Partner On Te Rahui Solar Farm
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:51 am | Meridian
The circa $660 million project, for which Nova received resource consent in April this year, will produce enough electricity to power around 100,000 homes. It is intended to reach Financial Investment Decision in the first quarter of 2025 and will be carried ... More >>
New Manapōuri Transformer Commissioned, Capacity Close To Full
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 1:34 pm | Meridian
New Zealand’s largest hydro power station has received an early Christmas present, following the successful commissioning of a new transformer. Transformer faults have been restricting generation at Manapōuri, and a replacement unit was delivered to ... More >>
Neal Barclay Steps Down In 2025, Mike Roan Appointed Chief Executive
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 9:02 am | Meridian
Mike’s tenure at Meridian started in 2006 in the Strategy team. Since then, he has taken on various leadership roles, including General Manager of Wholesale and his current role as CFO. More >>
Kiwi Community Groups Receive Big Boost For Electrification Efforts
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 12:58 pm | Meridian
With projects ranging in cost from $19,000 to $179,000, the funding will help these community groups achieve their electrification plans, reduce emissions and operating costs, and ensure more money is available for their work and reaching those in their ... More >>
Giant Transformer Is Safe, Sound And Underground
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 12:14 pm | Meridian
A 104-tonne transformer’s not a quick or easy thing to transport, with the New Zealand leg of the journey taking place over several carefully planned days last week. More >>
Lake Pūkaki – Back In Black And On The Right Track
Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 1:10 pm | Meridian
“All the rain we missed from April to August finally arrived in September,” says Meridian GM Wholesale Chris Ewers. More >>
Meridian's Ruakākā Solar Farm Gets Consent
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 1:55 pm | Meridian
Meridian’s Head of Renewable Development, Rebecca Knott, says the project will boost resilience for the region by reducing Northland’s reliance on electricity generated from other parts of the country. More >>
Rain Comes Down, Lakes Go Up
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:17 am | Meridian
South Island hydro lakes exceed the 91-year average for the first time since May, bolstered by rain forecasts, while wind farms also enhance energy generation efficiency. More >>
The Most Excitement About Going Electric Since Bob Dylan In 1965
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:04 pm | Meridian
The coffers of community groups throughout New Zealand could receive a spectacular jolt, with more than $1.2m up for grabs to help with community electrification projects. More >>
Hydro Lakes Receive Welcome Boost From Weekend Weather
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 8:06 am | Meridian
Strong winds and rain over the weekend have helped ease the need for hydro generation by Meridian’s Waitaki River power stations. More >>
More Than Meets The Eye: Turning Transformer Trouble Into Sustainable Success
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 8:42 am | Meridian
What started as an unexpected failure on a key piece of machinery has ended as one of the most ambitious and successful recycling projects Meridian has ever undertaken. More >>
