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Green light given to New Zealand’s largest solar farm

UK energy firm Harmony Energy and First Renewables are investing in a $250m farm in the Waikato that will generate 280 GWh of electricity annually.

Sheep will be grazed on what will be the country's largest solar farm.

UK energy firm Harmony Energy and Clarus company First Renewables have approved the final investment for New Zealand’s largest solar farm in the Waikato.

Construction is due to begin mid-year, and at the time of commissioning in late 2026, the farm is expected to be the country’s largest at 202

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Fiona Rotherham Thu, 30 Jan 2025
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