Electricity statistics
On this page you can find the data tables for electricity generation and demand in New Zealand.
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Renewable generation surges as solar shines
The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows renewables generated 94.5% of all electricity in the March 2026 quarter, up from 83.2% in the same quarter last year, says MBIE Domains Manager Amapola Generosa.
Favourable conditions see hydro increase overall renewable electricity generation
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 portfolio weekly reports
MBIE provides a weekly report to the Minister for Energy, here you can find our weekly reports from April 2024 onwards. We release these reports on a monthly basis.
Favourable hydro conditions see record high share of electricity generation from renewables
From October to December 2025, New Zealand set a record high of 96.4% of electricity generation coming from renewable sources.
Energy in New Zealand
This annual publication provides information on and analysis of New Zealand’s energy sector including statistics on supply, transformation, and demand.
Previous energy strategy work
Previous energy strategy work undertaken by MBIE.
Geothermal keeps renewable electricity generation high despite hydro dip
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.
New Zealand’s renewable energy supply reaches record high
MBIE has released the latest Energy in New Zealand report, providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s energy production and consumption in 2024.
Quarterly share of renewable energy remains high despite record low hydro levels
Energy data on energy supply, demand, prices and associated greenhouse gas emissions for January to March 2025.