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Rukaka 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 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. 
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