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The farm has an expected life span of 35 years, at which point the panels will be recycled or repurposed. Image: Meridian Energy (via LinkedIn).

Meridian Energy begins construction on 120MW solar plant in New Zealand

October 30, 2025
Meridian Energy, a New Zealand state-owned energy company, has begun the construction of its 230GWh Ruakaka solar plant. 
The farm has an expected life span of 35 years, at which point the panels will be recycled or repurposed. Image: Meridian Energy (via LinkedIn).

Meridian, Nova finalise JV and financing for 400MW solar PV plant in New Zealand

September 1, 2025
Meridian Energy and Nova Energy have completed agreements to establish a 50-50 joint venture (JV) to build and operate the 400MW Te Rahui solar PV power plant near Taupō, New Zealand.
With an investment of NZ$300 million (US$176.6 million), the first phase of the Te Rahui solar project will deliver 200MW of capacity. Image: Meridian Energy.

Meridian, Nova break ground on 400MW New Zealand solar plant

August 29, 2025
Meridian Energy and Nova Energy have established a JV to build and operate a 400MW solar plant in Rangitaiki near Taupo in New Zealand.
The project will consist of 250,000 solar PV modules. Image: Meridian Energy.

Meridian sets construction date for 120MW solar PV plant in New Zealand

March 26, 2025
Meridian Energy will begin construction of its 120MW Ruakākā Solar Farm in Tai Tokerau Northland, New Zealand, in August 2025.

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