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New Zealand renewable energy sector performance
Overview
Major New Zealand energy providers reported significant operational developments during the first quarter of the 2027 financial year.
Mercury NZ Limited reported a 19% increase in its first-quarter trading margin, reaching $445 million. Despite low hydrological conditions in the Waikato region, the company utilized its renewable portfolio to maintain resilience. Operational growth was supported by the Kaiwera Downs Stage 2 expansion and the commencement of generation at the Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm.
Meridian Energy Limited reported record hydro generation levels for the same period. Chief Executive Mike Roan noted that lake storage and inflows remained well above historical averages despite mild weather. The company also reported growth in customer numbers and confirmed a migration of over half its customer base to the Kraken platform.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesMeridian Energy reports record hydro generation for first quarter
Meridian Energy reported record first-quarter hydro generation and maintained its 2027 capital expenditure guidance of $370 million to $410 million.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesMercury NZ reports 19% increase in Q1 trading margin
Mercury NZ reported a 19% increase in its Q1 FY27 trading margin to $445 million, driven by wind and geothermal growth despite low hydro inflows.
Sources
business.scoop.co.nz · finnewsnetwork.com.au · fool.com.au · seekingalpha.com