Solar generation now and in the future
Distributed solar generation is expected to keep increasing, and New Zealand also now has some grid connected solar farm projects under construction, with more in the pipeline.
Darfield Solar & Energy Storage Project — NZCE
The Darfield Solar & Energy Storage Project is a landmark 117 MW solar development in Canterbury, New Zealand, featuring optional battery storage of up to 106 MW / 200–400 MWh.
The need for energy storage: Firming New Zealand''s
Zealand''s energy security over the short, medium, and long term. This white paper presents the key findings of that analysis, including considering a long list of solutions for flex.
Revolutionizing Renewable Energy: Innovations for New Zealand
BESS technology is a game-changer, allowing excess energy generated during peak production to be stored and released when needed. This enhances grid stability and reliability, especially
New Zealand Solar Generation Hits Record High at 128 MW
This project demonstrates New Zealand''s proactive approach to integrating more solar power with its existing hydroelectric resources. Learn about Lodestone''s largest project.
Solar power in New Zealand
Solar power in New Zealand is a small but rapidly growing contributor to the country''s electricity supply. In 2024, 601 gigawatt-hours of electricity was estimated to have been generated by
Solar power in New Zealand
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Solar power in New Zealand is a small but rapidly growing contributor to the country''s electricity supply. In 2024, 601 gigawatt-hours of electricity was estimated to have been generated by grid-connected solar, 1.4% of all electricity generated in the country. As of the end of September 2025, New Zealand had 792 MW of grid-connecte
Solar farms in investment pipeline could triple NZ''s power capacity
Solar farms represent the single largest part of the pipeline, making up 44 percent of planned capacity or 20 gigawatts. If all the solar in the pipeline was built, it would triple New
New Zealand gives approval to 200 MWh solar
A 200 MWh solar plus storage farm planned for Glorit near Auckland, on the north island of New Zealand, has been granted resource
Understanding the value of residential solar PV and storage
To achieve this, the study investigates in detail how the rate of return to a homeowner from solar PV varies both with and without storage under diferent price structures.
Lodestone Energy begins construction of 28MW solar PV plant in New Zealand
Located in South Canterbury, the Clandeboye solar PV power plant will supply clean energy to the milk processing and irrigation industries in the area. The project will
New Zealand gives approval to 200 MWh solar-plus-storage project
A 200 MWh solar plus storage farm planned for Glorit near Auckland, on the north island of New Zealand, has been granted resource consent and a notice of requirement by an