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Favourable conditions see hydro increase overall renewable electricity generation

11 December 2025

The September 2025 quarter saw 89.4% of all electricity generated from renewable sources, with hydro, geothermal and solar leading the charge, says Amapola Generosa, Domains Manager, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Energy Energy research and data Petroleum and minerals

Geothermal keeps renewable electricity generation high despite hydro dip

11 September 2025

The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows a combination of record geothermal electricity generation and reduced energy demand in the April to June 2025 quarter kept overall renewable generation high, says MBIE Domains Manager Amapola Generosa.

Energy research and data

New Zealand’s renewable energy supply reaches record high

21 August 2025

MBIE has released the latest Energy in New Zealand report, providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s energy production and consumption in 2024.

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

Quarterly share of renewable energy remains high despite record low hydro levels

06 June 2025

Energy data on energy supply, demand, prices and associated greenhouse gas emissions for January to March 2025.

Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

High share of quarterly renewable electricity generation as industrial demand for electricity fell

13 March 2025

The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows electricity generation in the October to December 2024 quarter was the lowest December quarter on record since 2016, says MBIE Domains Manager Amapola Generosa.

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources