The New Zealand Government has set a domestic target of doubling renewable electricity generation by 2050. Meeting future electricity demand (and replacing retiring plants) will require a substantial build-out of new capacity. Estimates indicate that between 5.4GW and 15.1GW of new capacity will be required by 2050, representing a 55% to 153% increase from 2022 levels.
The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission estimates NZD26 billion worth of capital investment above base-level requirements will be required over the next 30 years to achieve New Zealand’s decarbonisation goals. Most of this investment will be in the next 10-15 years, with the vast majority in new generation and associated network upgrades, adapting to new technologies and changes in energy use.
Accordingly, the opportunity for investing in renewable energy projects and the associated infrastructure needed is immense, with long-term returns.
The guide includes:
- a detailed description of the country’s electricity system
- information about New Zealand’s foreign investment rules
- guidance on the various corporate structures to support investment in renewable energy
- options for financing renewable energy generation projects
- a summary of New Zealand’s regulatory environment affecting investment in the energy sector, including environment and resource law.
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