Christchurch Airport solar farm

The story so far

Contact Energy opened the facility, which can generate enough electricity to power 36,000 homes.^{15 Oct} Prime Minister Christopher Luxon officially opened the $273 million project, a joint venture between Contact Energy and Lightsource bp.^{16 Oct} The solar farm is expected to generate 275GWh of renewable energy.^{16 Oct}

Latest

It also received a sustainability award for the Kōwhai Park Solar Farm project, after a year that saw 6.85 million passengers.^{21 Oct}

Key moments

1. 15 OctKōwhai Park, the South Island's largest solar farm, opens at Christchurch Airport.
2. 16 OctPrime Minister opens the $273 million Contact Energy and Lightsource bp joint venture.
3. 21 OctChristchurch Airport wins Large Airport of the Year and a sustainability award.

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