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Genesis, FRV Australia open New Zealand’s ‘largest’ solar PV power plant

April 30, 2025
Genesis Energy has officially opened the 63MWp Lauriston site, which it claims is the country’s largest solar PV power plant.
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.
The project will consist of 250,000 solar PV modules. Image: Meridian Energy.

Meridian Energy lands consent for 120MW solar PV plant in New Zealand

February 17, 2025
Meridian Energy, a New Zealand state-owned energy company, has secured planning consent for its 120MW Ruakākā Solar Farm in Tai Tokerau Northland.
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Joint venture reaches financial close on 202MW solar PV plant in New Zealand

January 31, 2025
BESS developer Harmony Energy and First Renewables have approved the final investment for a 202MW solar PV power plant in New Zealand.
Image: Lodestone Energy.

Lodestone connects New Zealand’s first solar PV plant to the grid

January 16, 2025
New Zealand solar PV developer Lodestone Energy has energised its largest solar power plant to date: the 42MW Te Herenga o Te Rā site in the Bay of Plenty, a large bight on New Zealand’s northern island.
Image: Meridian Energy.

Meridian Energy, Nova to form joint venture for 400MW New Zealand solar PV plant

January 6, 2025
Meridian Energy and Nova Energy have agreed to form a joint venture to build and operate one of New Zealand’s largest solar PV plants.
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New Zealand’s largest solar PV provider enters liquidation

November 27, 2024
New Zealand solar PV and energy storage installer SolarZero, backed by private equity giant BlackRock, entered liquidation yesterday (26 November).
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Australia reveals AU$125 million investment package for renewables in the Pacific

November 18, 2024
Australia has revealed an AU$125 million (US$80 million) investment package to support the rollout of renewable energy technologies across the Pacific region.
The Far North Solar Farm.
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The New Zealand energy crisis: an opportunity for solar PV

October 11, 2024
PV Tech Premium speaks with Sarah Gillies of the Electricity Authority about the opportunities for solar PV and energy storage in New Zealand.
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New Zealand to fast-track large-scale solar PV projects via new Bill

October 10, 2024
The New Zealand government has presented the Fast Track Approval Bill, which includes ten solar PV projects that will receive a boost in their development.

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