Our stories
Improving energy efficiencies for industry
GNS Science believes New Zealand’s energy future needs innovative thinking — not just in alternative clean-tech generation, but in reducing overall demand for energy. Our materials science work is providing solutions for industry, finding efficiencies for a variety of sectors.
Tapping directly into geothermal heat
GNS Science is a key player in a sector-wide initiative to increase the use of geothermal direct heat in New Zealand.
Support for Far North geothermal energy expansion
Geothermal energy will soon provide more than two thirds of the Far North’s peak winter power consumption thanks to GNS Science’s specialist expertise in planning geothermal energy developments.
Exploring geothermal as an energy option for the West Coast
A West Coast consortium has tapped into our expertise in geothermal energy to see if geothermal can be part of a wider energy strategy for the region.
Building a better picture of underground heat
GNS Science has perfected a geophysical technique that helps scientists and others gain a better understanding of deep geothermal resources and volcanic hazards in the Taupō Volcanic Zone.
Transparent window coatings to generate electricity
GNS Science is exploring cutting-edge technology to generate electricity from windows, which will significantly reduce carbon emissions and household energy bills.