Our Projects

An electrified economy will require more renewable generation than ever before!

Contact energy is advancing 4TWh+ of priority renewable development options to help meet the energy needs of an electrified, low-emissions Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our current projects under construction include: Kōwhai Park Solar Farm, a Joint Venture with Lightsourcebp at Christchurch Airport; Te Mihi Stage 2 Geothermal; Glenbrook Ohurua Battery 2; and Glorit Solar Farm.

Rows of solar panels on the Kōwhai Park Solar Farm site

Solar

Contact is developing solar farms across the country with Lightsourcebp to help capture more of Aotearoa’s renewable energy potential. Kōwhai Park at Christchurch Airport is nearing completion, and work is underway at Glorit on the Kaipara Coast.

Wind farm turbines on a hill in New Zealand

Wind

We’re exploring the power of wind to help strengthen New Zealand’s energy mix. Our development pipeline includes the recently consented Southland Wind Farm east of Wyndham.

Photo of Lake Hawea

Hydro

We’re investing in projects that improve the performance of the hydro assets we operate and maintain, helping keep reliable renewable electricity flowing.

Man turning a valve

Geothermal

Our teams are building world-class geothermal generation through innovation and strong partnerships in the Taupō region, including a phased replacement of the Wairākei Power Station.

Glenbrook Battery

Battery

Contact’s grid-scale battery helps make the most of abundant renewable energy, storing it for when it’s needed most, and increasing the flexibility and reliability of Aotearoa’s electricity system. We’re underway with our second battery at Glenbrook in South Auckland.

More about us

About Contact

At Contact, we deliver great value, products, and service. We innovate based on customer feedback to shape the future.

Sustainability

We're committed to preserving natural resources for future generations of Kiwis, maintaining balance every day. 

Our generation & power sites

Renewable energy comes from quickly replenished sources like sunlight, wind, water and geothermal heat.

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