New Zealand introduces building consent exemption for rooftop solar
The New Zealand government has brought into force that a building consent is not required to install rooftop solar panels on any building, though conditions apply and installations must comply with the country’s building code.
New Zealand fast tracks 200 MWh solar-plus-storage project
A 179 MW solar farm and 100 MW / 200 MWh battery energy storage project planned for the North Island of New Zealand has won approval from an independent panel, with a commercial decision now able to take place if the project remains viable in light of conditions applied to the build and operation.
Aquila, FNSF energise Far North solar farm
Another PV power plant has commenced operations in New Zealand with development partners Aquila Clean Energy APAC and Far North Solar Farm officially launching the 20.8 MWp Pukenui Solar Farm in the country’s far north.
Genesis and FRV scrap solar development partnership
New Zealand government-backed utility Genesis Energy and FRV Australia, the local arm of global renewable energy developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, have dissolved their solar development joint venture just months after delivering their first PV project.
JV partners give go-ahead for first stage of 400 MW NZ solar farm
Construction of one of New Zealand’s biggest solar farms has been given the green light with joint venture partners Meridian Energy and Nova Energy announcing they have reached final investment decision on the initial 200 MW stage of the planned 400 MW project.
Pacific Channel fund to support 10 GW renewables portfolio in NZ
Venture capital outfit Pacific Channel has launched a new renewable energy development fund to accelerate the development of more than 10 GW of large-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage projects across New Zealand.
REC rolls out ‘full-black’ panel for residential applications
Solar module manufacturer REC has announced that a “truly full black” version of its Alpha Pure-RX residential solar panel will be available in Australia and New Zealand later this month.
Eku Energy enters NZ with 300 MW battery project purchase
Eku Energy has bought a major battery energy storage project in New Zealand’s North Island to build out its storage assets.
NZ government funding to support solar farm builds
The New Zealand government will provide a local council with more than $14 million in funding to help build a 2 MW solar farm and 4 MWh battery energy storage system to reduce the community’s current reliance on diesel generators for power.
NZ developer achieves South Island first with fifth solar farm
New Zealand renewables developer Lodestone Energy is expanding its footprint with construction starting on its first utility-scale solar farm on the country’s South Island.
