What is the far north solar farm project?

The project is also supporting other local businesses. The Far North already has the largest solar farm built in the country so far. Lodestone Energy opened a massive solar farm in Gill Rd, just a few kilometres from the centre of Kaitāia, to provide power for the national grid.

Who is far north solar systems?

Far North Solar Systems is a trustworthy, family-owned energy company based in Kaitaia, Northland. They are committed to helping people in the Far North to capture free, clean solar energy and help decrease their energy costs. They tailor solar solutions to your needs and can show you the smart solar options for your situation.

Will Northland become a solar farm hotspot?

Northland is set to become a solar farm hotspot with other farms planned for Ruawai, Maungtūroto and Ruakākā. ■ Far North Solar Farm is a utility-scale solar energy asset developer based in Auckland.

When will the far north's new solar farm start producing electricity?

The Far North’s latest solar farm, capable of powering up to 2000 homes, will start producing electricity early next year, after construction at the Pukenui site started in April.

Why did the far north choose to build a solar farm?

The company planned to build 1 gigawatt of solar generation around the country in the next five to eight years, 60 times the peak output of the Pukenui solar farm. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said blazing sunshine during Thursday's ceremony underscored why the Far North had been chosen for the venture.

Could a local iwi double the size of New Zealand's solar farm?

Photo / Peter de Graaf The company behind New Zealand's biggest solar farm project wants to work with a local iwi to double the size of the power station in the future. Far North Solar Farms launched a $30 million solar farm venture at Pukenui, 40km north of Kaitaia, on Thursday with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern turning the symbolic first sod.