New Zealand Accelerating Solar Projects
New Zealand Fast-Tracking Renewable Energy Projects To Speed Up Clean Energy Transition
The Government of New Zealand has referred 2 solar power projects to be fast-tracked as the country seeks to speed up its transition to a ‘clean energy future’ with local media identifying these projects to have been proposed by a company called IGP.
New Zealand’s Solar Power Market Getting Active
Lightsource BP & Contact Energy To Build Largest Planned Solar Plant In New Zealand For Christchurch Airport; FRV Australia & Genesis Energy Acquire 52 MW Project
Things are beginning to happen in New Zealand’s solar power market with Lightsource bp securing contract to build 150 MW under phase I of Kōwhai Park of Christchurch Airport in collaboration with Contact Energy.
BlackRock’s PV & Storage Acquisition In New Zealand
New Zealand’s SolarZero Announces Acquisition By BlackRock Real Assets’ Managed Fund
Solar, battery and storage energy services provider solarZero in New Zealand says a BlackRock Real Assets managed fund called BlackRock Climate Infrastructure has agreed to acquire the company, making its maiden investment in this market.
REC Expands APAC Leadership
Ex-LG Electronics Solar Senior Executives Join REC’s APAC Senior Management Team
Norway headquartered solar cell and module manufacturer REC Group has expanded its senior management team for APAC bringing in former LG Electronics Solar Division executives Ian Lee and Gus Paviani to lead its sales and marketing division.
1 GW Solar Partnership For New Zealand
Far North Solar Farm Gets Aquila Capital Backing For 1 GW Large Scale Solar Portfolio
German investment manager Aquila Capital is backing utility scale solar farm developer Far North Solar Farm (FNSF) to co-develop up to 1 GW large scale solar power capacity in New Zealand.
Lightsource BP Launches Solar JV For New Zealand
British Solar Power Company Ventures Into Its 18th Market Under JV With Contact Energy
Solar energy platform of global oil and gas major bp plc, Lightsource bp (LSbp) has entered the New Zealand market, its 18th globally, via a 50: 50 joint venture (JV) with local energy utility Contact Energy.
1 GW PV Pipeline For New Zealand
Backed By Senior Google Executive, Helios Energy Reveals Solar Plans For New Zealand
New Zealand based renewable energy company Helios Energy says it has developed approximately 1 GW of grid connected solar energy pipeline across the country over the last 2 years which it has been ‘quietly developing’.
New Zealand’s Largest Solar Plant Planned
Solar Bay To Invest In 150 MW PV Project For Christchurch Airport
New Zealand’s Christchurch Airport is to host a 150 MW solar power plant, the largest planned for the country to date, with Australia’s renewable energy fund Solar Bay investing $100 million for the development of the facility in phase I.
$40 Million For Commercial Solar in NZ
SolarZero Raises Financing From NZGIF To Finance Solar PPAs
Solar energy services company solarZero in the New Zealand has secured up to $40 million financing from New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) to finance power purchase agreements (PPA) for commercial solar installations in the country.
500 MW Solar Joint Venture For New Zealand
Genesis Energy & FRV Australia Join Hands For New Zealand Solar
New Zealand based natural gas and LPG retailer Genesis Energy and solar developer FRV Australia will launch a joint venture to develop up to 500 MW of solar power capacity in New Zealand over the next 5 years.
Solar PV Joint Venture Launched For New Zealand
UK’s Hive Energy, Ethical Power & Solar South West Head To New Zealand With Joint Venture To Develop 350 MW Solar Power Capacity
Three UK based energy players have formed a joint venture for the New Zealand solar market to launch up to 350 MW of PV capacity. The trio are Hive Energy, Ethical Power and Solar South West.
New Zealand Airport Exploring Onsite Solar
Hawke’s Bay Airport & Centralines Announce Joint Venture For Up To 10 MW Solar Farm For Self-Consumption Of Airport; Excess Power To Be Sold To External Parties
The 10 MW solar farm planned at Hawke’s Bay Airport in New Zealand will help the airport in diversifying its revenue stream and make it the first carbon neutral airport in the country, stated the management.
New Zealand’s First Floating Solar Project Planned
Vector Ltd & Watercare To Build First Floating Solar Array In New Zealand Using More Than 2,700 Solar Panels On Rosedale Wastewater Treatment Plant
The artist impression shows the floating solar project at Rosedale Wastewater Treatment Plant that Vector and Watercare plan to develop in New Zealand.
