Is NZ moving fast enough to turn its renewable edge into economic success? | He…

Is NZ moving fast enough to turn its renewable edge into economic success? | Herald NOW Business <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"Introduction to NZ's Renewable Edge","summary":"The video discusses New Zealand's potential to leverage its renewable energy advantage into economic success. It highlights the scale of China's investment in clean energy and the opportunities this presents for New Zealand."},{"timeSeconds":25,"label":"Amelia Linzey on Renewable Opportunities","summary":"Amelia Linzey, CEO of Beca, joins the discussion to talk about New Zealand's renewable energy opportunities. She emphasizes the need to move at scale and speed to capitalize on these opportunities."},{"timeSeconds":50,"label":"Adapting to Renewable Energy Projects","summary":"Linzey explains that to fully leverage renewable energy, New Zealand needs to adapt its approach to project delivery and regulatory controls. This involves a shift in how projects are managed and implemented."},{"timeSeconds":125,"label":"Challenges in Generation, Storage, Transmission","summary":"The discussion touches on the challenges across generation, storage, and transmission within the renewable energy sector. Linzey notes that all three areas require attention and investment."},{"timeSeconds":150,"label":"Making NZ's Energy Advantage Count","summary":"Linzey stresses the importance of making New Zealand's abundant renewable energy count for economic prosperity. This requires significant investment and a strategic approach to energy development."},{"timeSeconds":207,"label":"Regional NZ's Role in Renewables","summary":"The conversation shifts to the role of regional New Zealand in the renewable energy sector. Linzey suggests that regional areas can be a mechanism for driving market shifts and investment in renewable energy."},{"timeSeconds":305,"label":"Economic Growth from Renewables","summary":"New Zealand has the potential to achieve significant GDP growth by fully utilizing its renewable energy resources. This could lead to a substantial increase in economic activity by 2035-2050."},{"timeSeconds":337,"label":"Investment and Metering Challenges","summary":"Linzey highlights that realizing the full potential of renewable energy requires investment and changes to current systems, particularly in metering and how energy is priced and utilized."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->