New Zealand Approves 41-MWp Solar Project on North Island
- Far North Solar Farm's latest project in Marton will power 7,800 homes annually, with more large-scale developments on the horizon. Exciting times ahead for renewable energy in New Zealand!
New Zealand-based developer Far North Solar Farm (FNSF) has received resource consent for a 41-MWp solar project on North Island, near the town of Marton. The project is expected to generate electricity for 7,800 homes per year and cover 38 hectares of land. This is one of five consented PV projects by FNSF in New Zealand, with construction already underway on one project in Pukenui and another set to begin in Edgecumbe later this year.
FNSF director Richard Homewood stated that the Marton solar farm is the first in their second wave of developments to receive resource consent, with plans for more large-scale projects in the pipeline. The company is also working on a 420-MWp project in the Mackenzie Basin, with other locations to be submitted for approval soon.
What are the future plans for Far North Solar Farm in New Zealand?
- FNSF has received resource consent for a 41-MWp solar project in Marton, New Zealand
- The project is expected to generate electricity for 7,800 homes per year
- The solar farm will cover 38 hectares of land
- This is one of five consented PV projects by FNSF in New Zealand
- Construction is already underway on one project in Pukenui
- Another project is set to begin in Edgecumbe later this year
- FNSF director Richard Homewood stated that the Marton solar farm is the first in their second wave of developments to receive resource consent
- The company has plans for more large-scale projects in the pipeline
- FNSF is also working on a 420-MWp project in the Mackenzie Basin
- Other locations are to be submitted for approval soon.
