Latest Hydro Storage News

Contact Energy’s August operating report shows mass-market electricity and gas sales rising to 550GWh, while unit generation costs fell sharply to $40.90/MWh. Strong hydro storage and higher forward prices add support, although contracted wholesale sales remained broadly flat.

Meridian Energy’s generation rose 21.1% year on year in August as strong hydro and wind conditions pushed national storage to 155% of historical average. But average generation prices fell 62.3%, highlighting the tension between abundant supply and weaker market pricing.

Contact Energy's July 2026 report highlights increased electricity and gas sales, reduced generation costs, and robust hydro storage, supporting its ongoing renewable investments.

Meridian Energy navigated a record July electricity demand with robust renewable generation and high hydro inflows, while retail sales volumes grew and wholesale prices fell sharply.

Contact Energy's June 2026 operating report reveals rising electricity and gas sales alongside a sharp decline in generation costs and robust hydro storage. Renewable projects continue to advance, supporting the company’s clean energy ambitions.

Meridian Energy's June 2026 report reveals record-high hydro inflows and storage, robust generation growth, and rising retail sales, offset by sharply lower wholesale prices and rising costs.

Meridian Energy has received final approval to ease access restrictions on Lake Pūkaki hydro storage for three years, reducing dry-year risk and enhancing supply security through to Winter 2028.

Meridian Energy secures long-term operational certainty for its flagship Waitaki Power Scheme, maintaining generation capacity and storage with a focus on biodiversity enhancements.

Contact Energy's May 2026 report reveals increased mass market electricity and gas sales alongside reduced generation costs and robust hydro storage levels. The company continues to invest heavily in renewable projects amid mixed wholesale price trends.

Meridian Energy's May 2026 report reveals robust hydro storage reaching 125% of historical average by early June, despite a record dry month. Retail sales volumes jumped 7.8% year-on-year, while average generation prices plunged over 60%.

Meridian Energy has secured a draft decision allowing greater access to Lake Pūkaki’s hydro storage contingent reserves, with plans to moderate usage amid supply risk concerns.

Infratil Investments has inked a deal with Macquarie Securities to offload 53.5 million Contact Energy shares at NZ$9.25 each, trimming its stake slightly and unlocking nearly half a billion NZD.