Containerized BESS project financing options in New Zealand 2025

Why is Bess important in New Zealand?

BESS will become increasingly important in the future as New Zealand’s power system relies on more intermittent and variable generation. Work set out in the roadmap includes: Improving network pricing to maximise consumer benefits from new and emerging technologies, including BESS.

What is a Bess system?

BESS systems allow for increased penetration of intermittent renewable generation, which complements the global transition to zero carbon generation. Infratec’s experience with BESS systems includes concept design and development, detailed design, installation, and integration of BESS systems in New Zealand and throughout the ASEAN regions.

Why is CentrePort launching a pilot Bess facility?

CentrePort will be installing a pilot scale 1000kWhr / 500kW BESS facility to address current operational challenges and meet the near-term needs of electrification initiatives. The Pilot BESS will complement our recently established 122kW solar array and planned new 430kW solar array due to be built in 2025.

Why do we need a Bess roadmap?

The roadmap also recognises current issues along with credible solutions which are actively being implemented. This is a very welcomed approach, and in our view, the clear and stable regulatory base provides an excellent platform for building and investing into BESS in New Zealand.

Can Beca select Tesla as a Bess aggregator?

Additionally, Beca participated in a small equipment selection group, in which the criteria of various BESS aggregators were analysed. From this exercise, Contact was able to gain the confidence to select Tesla as their partner in BESS equipment.