Southern Green Hydrogen update
Southland hydrogen moves ahead with final partner selection.
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Women of Meridian - Fiona Glennie
Each workday morning, electrical apprentice Fiona Glennie makes her way to Pearl Harbour wharf on the shores of Lake Manapōuri. She boards the sleek aluminium-hulled catamaran Mararoa and settles in for a 45-minute cruise across to Meridian’s Manapōuri Hydro Power Station.
First power flows from New Zealand’s second largest wind farm
Meridian Energy’s Harapaki wind farm near Napier has begun generating electricity. The first turbine of the 41-turbine wind farm was energised today, with the remaining turbines to be switched on one-by-one as Meridian works towards full power by September 2024.
Women of Meridian – Caroline Rea
Part of Meridian’s Renewable Construction team, Caroline is focused on helping New Zealand meet its 2050 decarbonisation target by increasing the supply of renewable energy to the nation’s grid.
Climate Action
Meridian moves closer to helping eliminate another EV charging desert with chargers installed in Kohatu
Meridian Energy is one step closer to helping eliminate New Zealand’s EV charging desert for drivers travelling through Lewis Pass between Nelson and Christchurch, with the installation of two new fast chargers in Kohatu.
Women of Meridian: Rebecca Knott
Luckily for Meridian, its head of renewable development has plenty of experience operating in challenging environments. Rebecca Knott describes it as a “passion leap”.
Climate Action
Supporting the decarbonisation of Open Country Dairy
Meridian has partnered with Open Country Dairy, the second-largest dairy manufacturer in New Zealand, on their decarbonisation journey.
Meridian and NZ Windfarms to repower and extend Te Rere Hau wind farm
Meridian and NZ Windfarms have agreed to form a 50-50 joint venture to repower and extend the Te Rere Hau wind farm. The project involves the design, construction and operation of up to 39 new turbines with generation capacity of up to 170 MW.
Trial takes Meridian closer to virtual power plant
Meridian Energy is trialling new vehicle-to-grid and smart charging technology as it works towards the launch of a virtual power plant that will provide greater flexibility to New Zealand’s electricity system.
Women of Meridian: Pearl Campomanes
Women of Meridian is a series profiling some of the amazing women working across our company, with a focus on those in roles traditionally held by men.
Meridian Energy and Parkwind sign MOU for exploration of offshore wind
Meridian Energy and European-based Parkwind have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the exploration of offshore wind generation in New Zealand waters.
Climate Action
Walking the talk on our Climate Action Plan
As Aotearoa’s largest generator of renewable electricity, sustainability has always been part of Meridian’s DNA. One of the many ways we bring this to life is through our Climate Action Plan.
Women of Meridian: Emily Adams
Women of Meridian is a series profiling some of the amazing women working across our company, with a focus on those in roles traditionally held by men.