NZ

New Zealand's solar generation rose 56.2% year-on-year to a record 242GWh in Q2 2026, according to the latest New Zealand Energy Quarterly.

New Zealand has published the final report of its review into the residential and small-to-medium-scale solar installation process.

Meridian Energy has received consent to build a 110MW solar PV power plant near Morrinsville in the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island.

Aquila Clean Energy APAC has energised the 38MW Omeheu solar PV power plant in Edgecumbe, situated in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty region.

Lodestone Energy and Centralines have started construction on the 31.5MWp Central Hawke's Bay solar PV power plant.

Developer Lightsource bp has reached financial close on the 171MWdc Glorit solar PV power plant, north of Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand's government has ordered a sector review into the installation of residential and small to medium-scale solar, aiming to reduce what it describes as a "red tape nightmare" that can delay approvals for months.

New Zealand energy company Genesis Energy has officially begun construction on its 136MWp Tihori Solar Farm in Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty.

Foresight Group has made its first investment in New Zealand's renewable energy sector, acquiring development platform NZ Clean Energy (NZCE).