New Zealand’s renewable energy supply reaches record high

The data release shows that the share of energy supply from renewable sources has been growing since 2020, reaching a record high of 45.5% in 2024 with strong growth in geothermal, solar, and wind energy.

Despite lower hydro inflows and declining gas production, 85.5% of electricity was generated from renewable sources, supported by new capacity additions.

Energy consumption fell slightly, down 2.1%, largely due to reduced industrial demand. Meanwhile, aviation fuel use continued to recover, reaching 90% of pre-COVID levels.

Natural gas consumption in the economy fell to its lowest since 2011.

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Energy in New Zealand 2025