Tihori Solar Farm
Sector: Solar • Location: Edgecumbe, New Zealand
Source: pv magazine Australia
The Tihori Solar Farm is a 117 MW solar project located near the town of Edgecumbe on New Zealand's North Island. It includes approximately 220,000 solar panels across a 209-hectare site in the Bay of Plenty region. The facility is expected to generate up to 238 GWh of renewable electricity annually, powering about 30,000 homes. The project is part of Genesis Energy's plan to build 500 MW of solar
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Solar, Power Generation (CCGT), Raw Materials, Commercial
- Location
- Edgecumbe, New Zealand
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- pv magazine Australia
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Tihori Solar Farm is a 117 MW solar project located near the town of Edgecumbe on New Zealand's North Island. It includes approximately 220,000 solar panels across a 209-hectare site in the Bay of Plenty region. The facility is expected to generate up to 238 GWh of renewable electricity annually, powering about 30,000 homes. The project is part of Genesis Energy's plan to build 500 MW of solar generation across New Zealand to support the country's transition to a low-carbon future. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | New Zealand |
City | Edgecumbe |
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Source | pv magazine Australia |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Power Generation (CCGT), Raw Materials, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-03-20 |
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