Twin Rivers Solar Farm
| Twin Rivers Solar Farm | |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Location | Pamapuria |
| Status | Under construction |
| Construction began | August 2024 |
| Construction cost | NZ$40 million |
| Owner | Rānui Generation |
| Solar farm | |
| Type | Flat-panel PV |
| Site area | 33 ha |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 30.7 MW |
| Annual net output | 42 GWh |
The Twin Rivers Solar Farm is a photovoltaic power station under construction at Pamapuria, near Kaitaia in the Far North District of New Zealand. The farm is being built by Rānui Generation, and will have an output of 31 MWp when complete.[1]
The project was first announced in July 2023.[2] Construction began in August 2024[3][4] and the solar farm was partially commissioning by October 2025.[5] As of February 2026, full commissioning had yet to take place.[6]
See also
References
- ^ Mike Dinsdale (28 August 2024). "Far North to get third solar farm as renewable energy reputation grows". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Catherine Groenestein (18 July 2023). "Two huge solar farms planned for sunny Taranaki". Stuff. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ David Carroll (27 August 2024). "NZ developer starts work on 24 MW Twin Rivers site". PV Magazine. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Kiwi Solar Developer, Rānui Generation, Commences 31MWp Solar Project In Northland". Scoop. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ Tom Taylor (12 November 2025). "Investors bet on solar as 'the new hydro' in New Zealand's next energy chapter". Infrastructure Investor. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ^ intecenergysolutions (25 February 2026). "Twin Rivers Solar Farm Flyover". Retrieved 27 February 2026.