Rangitikei Solar Project
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: New Zealand
Source: Energy Global
The Rangitikei solar project is a 210 MWdc solar farm located in the Rangitikei District of New Zealand's North Island. It covers approximately 450 hectares and is expected to generate around 350,000 MWh per year, powering about 45,000 homes and avoiding approximately 35,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The project includes potential future integration of a battery energy storage system (BESS)
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Energy Storage, Solar, Raw Materials
- Location
- New Zealand
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Energy Global
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Rangitikei solar project is a 210 MWdc solar farm located in the Rangitikei District of New Zealand's North Island. It covers approximately 450 hectares and is expected to generate around 350,000 MWh per year, powering about 45,000 homes and avoiding approximately 35,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The project includes potential future integration of a battery energy storage system (BESS) to enhance grid flexibility and resilience. Construction is expected to last 24 months, creating up to 250 jobs at peak. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | New Zealand |
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Source | Energy Global |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Energy Storage, Solar, Raw Materials |
Article published date | 2025-10-31 |
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