New Zealand's Contact Energy partners with Tesla to build a 100MW grid-scale battery at Glenbrook for up to $163m, supporting wind/solar projects and reducing gas peaker reliance.

New Zealand energy provider Contact Energy partners with Tesla to build a 100MW grid-scale battery at Glenbrook for up to $163m, supporting new wind/solar projects and reducing gas peaker reliance. Tesla supplies Megapack 2 XL battery and services, with option to expand capacity to 130MW. The battery aims to provide renewable electricity flexibility and aligns with Contact's low-carbon future strategy.

June 30, 2024
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