Meridian Energy to build $227m solar farm in Ruakākā

NZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesTuesday 25 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Meridian Energy has confirmed plans to construct a 130 megawatt solar farm south of Whangārei. The $227 million project will feature 250,000 solar panels and is expected to produce up to 230 gigawatt hours of electricity. This marks the company's first solar farm in New Zealand.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 25 Mar 2025, 9:32am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Meridian pushes go on $227m Ruakākā solar project (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Work set to start on $227m Northland solar farm (opens in new tab)