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Lightsource bp, Contact Energy reach financial close on 171MWdc Glorit solar PV plant in New Zealand

June 18, 2026
Developer Lightsource bp has reached financial close on the 171MWdc Glorit solar PV power plant, north of Auckland, New Zealand.
Image: Genesis Energy.

New Zealand launches sector review to streamline residential solar approvals

May 14, 2026
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.
Image: Genesis Energy.

Genesis Energy breaks ground on 136MWp solar PV power plant in New Zealand

March 16, 2026
New Zealand energy company Genesis Energy has officially begun construction on its 136MWp Tihori Solar Farm in Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty.
The AU$700 million facility includes an AU$620 million term loan and an AU$80 million multi-purpose facility. Image: Foresight Solar Fund

Foresight acquires 300MW New Zealand solar-plus-storage platform via AU$500 million invetsment

March 12, 2026
Foresight Group has made its first investment in New Zealand's renewable energy sector, acquiring development platform NZ Clean Energy (NZCE).
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