New Zealand is striving to reduce all greenhouse gases (except biogenic methane) to net zero by 2050. It is a signatory to the COP28 pledge to triple the world’s renewable energy generation capacity and double global energy efficiency by 2030, and the Government has a domestic target of doubling renewable generation by 2050.
The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission estimates NZD24 billion worth of capital investment above baseline demand will be required over the next 30 years to achieve the country’s decarbonisation goals. Most of this investment will be in the next 10-15 years, with approximately 90% in new generation and the remainder in the transmission and distribution network.
Accordingly, the opportunity for investing in renewable energy projects and the associated infrastructure needed is immense, with long-term returns.
The guide includes:
- a detailed description of the country’s electricity system
- information about New Zealand’s foreign investment rules
- guidance on the various corporate structures to support investment in renewable energy
- options for financing renewable energy generation projects
- a summary of New Zealand’s regulatory environment affecting investment in the energy sector, including environment and resource law.
If you are considering investing in New Zealand's renewable energy sector or need some help navigating the renewable energy regulatory landscape, please contact one of our experts.
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