What is a total primary energy supply in New Zealand?

Total primary energy supply: The total amount of energy available for use in New Zealand, accounting for domestic production and trade. Total final consumption: Energy consumed by end-users such as factories and businesses. The share of renewables in total primary energy supply fell slightly, down 0.7 percentage points to 42.8 per cent.

What is primary energy consumption in New Zealand?

Graphic shows primary energy consumption in New Zealand for the 2021 calendar year (source: MBIE). Primary energy is energy that is harvested directly from natural resources – these can be renewable energy sources (as explored in this page) or non-renewable (such as gas, oil and coal).

What are New Zealand's energy supply and demand challenges?

In brief : While New Zealand’s energy supply side challenges capture headlines and headspace, the demand side of the equation is often overlooked. High electricity prices and recent policy shifts make it challenging to attract and retain industrial customers.

What is New Zealand's energy self-sufficiency?

In 2023, national self-sufficiency remained unchanged in at 73 per cent. Key contributors to New Zealand’s energy self-sufficiency are coal and oil — Self-sufficiency: The ability of a country to meet its own energy supply needs through domestic production.

How is electricity transferred between North and South Island?

To transfer electricity between the North and South Island, there is a high‑voltage direct current (HVDC) inter‑island cable with a transmission line under the Cook Strait. Electricity generated in the South Island is often transported north via the HVDC cable, as the North Island has higher electricity demand.