Genesis opens first grid-scale battery at Huntly Power Station

Thursday 15 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 15 Oct, 3:46pm

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Genesis Energy has officially opened a 100MW battery storage facility at the Huntly Power Station. The $130 million project can power 60,000 homes for two hours and was completed under budget.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Thu 15 Oct, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 11 hours

NZ HeraldThu 15 Oct, 5:00am

Genesis opens first grid-scale battery at Huntly Power Station, able to power 60,000 homes for two hours (opens in new tab)
Waikato TimesThu 15 Oct, 3:46pm

Genesis boss declares Huntly as NZ’s most critical power site (opens in new tab)