New Zealand increases fossil fuel generation as hydropower hits decade-low

New Zealand has ramped up its fossil fuel generation to meet electricity demand, as hydropower generation drops to its lowest level in nearly a decade. According to energy think tank Ember, electricity generated from fossil fuels between January and July reached 4.36 TWh, marking a 67% increase from the same period in 2023. This 1.75 TWh increase in fossil fuel generation closely mirrors the 1.86 TWh decline in hydropower output over the same period. Hydropower…