Solar PV capacity accounted for 16.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded solar pv capacity of 1,496GW. This is expected to contribute 33.7% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 4,822GW. Of the total global Solar PV capacity, 0.02% is in New Zealand. Listed below are the five largest upcoming Solar PV power plants by capacity in New Zealand, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global Solar PV power segment. Buy the latest solar PV plant profiles here.
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1. Helios Energy New Zealand Solar PV Park
The Helios Energy New Zealand Solar PV Park is a 1,000MW Solar PV power project located in New Zealand. It is being developed by Helios Energy NZ. The project is currently in permitting stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2026. The project is owned by Helios Energy NZ. Buy the profile here.
2. Genesis New Zealand Solar PV Park
Genesis New Zealand Solar PV Park is a 500MW Solar PV power project in New Zealand. Genesis Energy; FRV Services Australia is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2027. The project is currently in announced stage. It is owned by Genesis Energy; FRV Services Australia. Buy the profile here.
3. Mackenzie Basin Solar PV Park
The 420MW Mackenzie Basin Solar PV Park is located in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is owned by Far North Solar Farm. The Solar PV project is currently in announced stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2027. Far North Solar Farm is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Taupo Solar Farm
The Taupo Solar Farm is a 400MW Solar PV power project. It is planned in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed by Nova Energy. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2025. Nova Energy is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Maniototo Plain Solar Farm
The 300MW Solar PV project, Maniototo Plain Solar Farm is expected to get commissioned by 2027. It is being developed by Helios Energy NZ. The project is currently in announced stage. Helios Energy NZ is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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