Since 2021
2025 in Review: Advancing Industrial Decarbonisation
- Industrial decarbonisation: the partnership and Chamber of Commerce (AHK) presented their study on New Zealand-German cooperation potential in industrial decarbonisation at a conference in Christchurch and hosted a follow-up webinar on the dairy sector.
- Energy Dialogue Impact Award: Aquila Clean Energy Asia Pacific (APAC) and MAN Energy Solutions were recognised in May for their contributions to renewable energy and decarbonisation in New Zealand.
- Outlook 2026: Planned activities include a briefing on New Zealand’s electricity market and digital sessions on renewable energy opportunities for German companies.
Decarbonisation
Foreign Trade Promotion
The New Zealand-German Energy Dialogue in 2025 focused on industrial decarbonisation and energy efficiency, with a particular emphasis on the dairy sector.
Industrial decarbonisation takes centre stage
To inform New Zealand stakeholders about developments and opportunities in Germany, the partnership and the New Zealand-German Chamber of Commerce (AHK) presented a study on the potential for cooperation in industrial decarbonisation at a conference in Christchurch.
A digital workshop brought together representatives from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), Everllence (formerly MAN Energy Solutions), ENCORE Efficiency, the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ), and dairy companies Miraka, Synlait and Fonterra to discuss energy efficiency and electrification in dairy processing.
Recognising excellence in energy cooperation
On 1 May, adelphi presented the Energy Dialogue Impact Award 2025 at a ceremony hosted by AHK New Zealand. Aquila Clean Energy Asia Pacific (APAC) – an energy platform that funds, develops and operates clean energy assets – received the award for its work in renewable energy. MAN Energy Solutions / Everllence was recognised for innovative decarbonisation projects implemented with New Zealand partners.
Looking ahead
In 2026, planned activities include a briefing on the New Zealand electricity market, as well as digital sessions on New Zealand’s renewable energy potential for German companies.
More information
1. What has been the most tangible outcome or impact of your partnership activities in 2025?
The dialogue supported the market of German Energy Services Company (ESCO) ENCORE Efficiency, connecting the company with EECA to promote its financing solutions for decarbonisation in New Zealand’s food industry. The Energy Dialogue Impact Award 2025 recognised Aquila Clean Energy APAC and MAN Energy Solutions / Everllence for innovative decarbonisation projects implemented with New Zealand partners.
2. Which focus areas were particularly relevant for your country in 2025 and why?
Industrial decarbonisation in the dairy sector: The dairy industry is central to New Zealand’s economy and a significant source of emissions. The partnership focused on energy efficiency and electrification in dairy processing, bringing together EECA, DCANZ and major dairy companies (Miraka, Synlait, Fonterra) with German technology providers.
3. How did your activities contribute to the selected overarching goals (energy security, decarbonisation, foreign trade promotion)?
Contribution to Decarbonisation:
The dairy sector decarbonisation workshop connected German technology providers (MAN Energy Solutions / Everllence, ENCORE Efficiency) with major New Zealand dairy processors (Fonterra, Miraka, Synlait) and EECA to advance energy efficiency and electrification.
Contribution to Foreign Trade Promotion:
The Energy Dialogue Impact Award recognised Aquila Clean Energy APAC and MAN Energy Solutions / Everllence for drawing on German expertise in the New Zealand market.
EECA offered to support ENCORE Efficiency’s market entry in New Zealand following the webinar.
Contact
Franziska Teichmann
Senior Manager & Head of the German Secretariat for the Energy Cooperation with Australia and New Zealand
