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Could New Zealand generate all its electricity from renewable sources within 20 years? An expert says yes

Brendon Winitana

Energy //

New Zealand could easily generate all its electricity from renewable sources within 20 years with the right support from government, a leading overseas expert in green energy says. “I know the target is 90 percent, but New Zealand could easily get to 100 percent renewables by 2025 and have a more reliable configuration of renewable plants,” says Dr Benjamin Sovacool. “There is certainly the potential for New Zealand to be a world leader.”...read more