NZ’s electricity market is a mess. Rolling out rooftop solar would change the game
- Written by Stephen Poletti, Associate Professor Energy Economics, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Getty ImagesWholesale prices in the New Zealand electricity market have soared over recent weeks, climbing as high as NZ$1,000 per megawatt hour. North Island pulp and paper plants have temporarily closed down because of the spike in costs.
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones has accused the big energy generators of profiteering, and said the...





