New Zealand Wind Energy Association
With strong partnerships and collaboration, we’re committed to leading Aotearoa towards a sustainable, net-zero future.
Who We Are
Wind Energy
Over the past two and a half decades, wind technology has made significant strides. Wind turbines have become larger, more efficient, and more reliable, while the cost of wind-generated electricity has reduced.
To meet our ambitious net-zero targets by 2050 and to at least double the renewable electricity we produce, Aotearoa must accelerate its collective efforts, aiming to build six times more wind energy capacity in the next 25 years than in the last 25 years.
Aotearoa’s wind energy sector is uniquely positioned to rise to these challenges that will require us to generate an additional 37,000 GWh/y. To deliver this amount of additional renewable energy, we estimate that between 9 GW – 13 GW of ‘new’ renewable generation capacity will need to be built. With strong partnerships, continued collaboration and stakeholder support, the NZ wind energy sector looks forward to enabling these crucial goals.
Both onshore and offshore wind energy offer promising avenues to tackle these challenges, necessitating a unified approach for success.
Onshore Wind Energy
Offshore Wind Energy
Wind Energy Growth
Electricity Generation for up to 553,000 NZ Households
Wind Turbines Operating
Wind Installed Capacity
Offshore Wind Farm Developers
Onshore Projects in Pipeline
Annual electricity supplied from wind energy (GWh) - % of grid total.
2019-2023
CAGR Electricity delivered (GWh) from Wind Energy 2019 to 2023
9.4%
At NZWEA, we believe in the power of community and education to drive meaningful change. Our commitment extends beyond harnessing the wind for sustainable energy; it encompasses empowering individuals and communities with knowledge and fostering collaboration to create a brighter future.