Renewables
Summary
In 2008 renewable primary energy was 241 PJ. Hydro and Geothermal are well-established renewable energy sources. They contributed 34% and 48%, respectively, of total renewable energy for year 2008. Biomass & wastes, and other renewables including solar and wind accounted for the remainder.
Figure 1: Renewable Primary Energy Supply 2008
In 2008 65% of New Zealand's electricity generation came from renewable sources.
Figure 2: Percentage of New Zealand Electricity Generation from Renewable Sources
Data Table for Renewables
Data used to produce the quarterly updates and annual summary information for renewables.
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