Solar PV capacity accounted for 11.0% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded solar pv capacity of 894GW. This is expected to contribute 26.1% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 3,206GW. 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.
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 2025. 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. FRV Services Australia; Genesis Energy is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2026. The project is currently in announced stage. It is owned by FRV Services Australia; Genesis Energy. Buy the profile here.
3. Taupo Solar Farm
The 400MW Taupo Solar Farm is located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It is owned by Nova Energy. The Solar PV project is currently in announced stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2025. Nova Energy is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Waikato Solar PV Park
The Waikato Solar PV Park is a 300MW Solar PV power project. It is planned in Waikato, New Zealand. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed by Genesis Energy. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2023. Genesis Energy is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Lodestone Energy New Zealand Solar PV Park
The 155MW Solar PV project, Lodestone Energy New Zealand Solar PV Park is expected to get commissioned by 2025. It is being developed by Lodestone Energy. The project is currently in permitting stage. Lodestone Energy is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Plants database, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide.
