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New Zealand Energy Engineering

Empowering New Zealand's Energy Transition

Expert services and equipment for Microgrid and Grid-scale systems with integrated Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) solutions, Power Plant Controls (PPC) and supporting components.

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Why Active Power & Control

Engineered for the energy transition

20+

Years

Experience

Deep engineering expertise in NZ energy systems

Concept

to Completion

End-to-end Delivery

From feasibility studies to commissioning and handover

Grid-Scale

to Microgrid

Project Scope

BESS, PPC, and synchronous microgrid solutions

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Active Power & Control partners with project developers, asset owners, and EPCs across New Zealand to deliver the engineering, integration, and controls that make modern power systems work - from grid-scale BESS to remote synchronous microgrids.

Services

Engineering expertise across the project lifecycle.

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Partners in Design & Delivery - from concept to completion

  • Design consultation and concept designs. Scope development and specification of systems.
  • Budget costings, ROI and design performance calculations.
  • Project management and coordination of hardware supply and services.
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Detailed Design, Planning, Grid Modelling & Connection Support

  • Detailed designs and specifications for purchasing and installation.
  • Connection support and grid modelling (PSSE, PSCAD, DIgSILENT, SSAT, MATLAB/Simulink).
  • Functional design documentation for all systems and controls.
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Controls, Integration, SCADA & Smart Grid Solutions

  • We offer fully integrated solutions from basic battery management to full SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) systems.
  • We use standard off-the-shelf configurable and engineered solutions as required. All tested and validated.

Hardware

Proven hardware, integrated to perform.

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Component Supply, BESS & Balance of Plant

  • BESS, PCS, DC/DC, AC transformer switching and RMU components and skid solutions.
  • We offer selected components as well as power system skids and solutions.
  • With established supply chains and relationships with top global suppliers.
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Power Conversion Systems (PCS) & Integrated Controls

  • Best-in-class power electronic synchronous generator hardware configured for optimal performance and reliability.
  • Grid Forming, Grid Following and Active Grid correcting options.
  • With very high fault tolerances and performance.
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Microgrid and Power Plant Controllers (PPC)

  • We offer fully integrated solutions, including Microgrid and Power Plant Controllers, offering Primary, Secondary and Tertiary functionality.
  • Designed to meet the most demanding requirements, we design and deliver PPCs that cater to all on and off-grid needs and integrations.

Turnkey Delivery

One team, accountable end to end.

Our end-to-end approach means you get a fully integrated, ready-to-use system — designed, built, and implemented by experts — so you can focus on what matters most. We supply engineering, project management and components directly and then manage and contract in specialist services where appropriate. Alternatively, we seamlessly integrate with your existing teams, supplying hardware and services where needed to complement multi-vendor environments. Whether you need end-to-end delivery or expert support, we make it happen.

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Synchronous Grid Solutions

Specialists in synchronous microgrid & grid integration.

We specialise in advanced energy solutions for synchronous microgrid and grid integration, enhancing grid reliability and supporting a smarter, more resilient energy future.

About

Powering Success Through Experience

The partners of Active Power & Control each bring over 20 years of experience and expertise in our respective fields. At Active Power & Control, we combine this knowledge and capability to work to offer sustainable energy solutions to the rapidly evolving New Zealand microgrid energy market.

We bring together a team with decades of experience, knowledge and expertise.

New Zealand is undergoing a major energy transformation to meet growing demand. Active Power and Control has the resources, expertise, and innovative spirit to help deliver this change.

Partner companies

NZ Controls LtdGE Consulting LtdAmani Power Pty
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  • Established and strong supply chains

  • Power and Control systems engineers

  • Project Delivery, from concept to support

Insights

Field notes from the energy transition.

Contact

Let's Talk.

Whether you're scoping a project, modelling a connection, or integrating a new asset — we'd like to hear from you.

Based in New Zealand