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 active 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. Lodestone Energy Kaitaia Solar PV Park
The Lodestone Energy Kaitaia Solar PV Park is a 39.40MW solar PV power project located in Northland, New Zealand. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 2023. The project was developed by Lodestone Energy. Lodestone Energy own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Kapuni Solar PV Park
The 2.10MW Kapuni Solar PV Park solar PV power project is located in Taranaki, New Zealand. Sunergise International has developed the project. It was commissioned in 2021. The project is owned by Sunergise International.
3. Wairau Valley Marlborough Solar PV Park
The Wairau Valley Marlborough Solar PV Park is a 1.85MW solar PV project. It was commissioned in 2021. The project was developed by Kea Energy. It is located in Marlborough, New Zealand.
4. Vector Rosedale Floating Solar PV Park
The Vector Rosedale Floating Solar PV Park solar PV project with a capacity of 1MW came online in 2020. The project was developed by Vector. Watercare Services; Vector have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Auckland, New Zealand.
5. Laminex Hamilton Solar PV Plant
The Laminex Hamilton Solar PV Plant has been operating since 2020. The 0.531MW solar PV project is located in Northland, New Zealand. The project has been developed by Vector.
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