Twin Rivers Solar Farm

Twin Rivers Solar Farm
CountryNew Zealand
LocationPamapuria
StatusUnder construction
Construction beganAugust 2024
Construction costNZ$40 million
OwnerRānui Generation
Solar farm
TypeFlat-panel PV
Site area33 ha
Power generation
Nameplate capacity31 MW
Annual net output42 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 commissioning is expected in mid 2025.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ Mike Dinsdale (28 August 2024). "Far North to get third solar farm as renewable energy reputation grows". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  2. ^ Catherine Groenestein (18 July 2023). "Two huge solar farms planned for sunny Taranaki". Stuff. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  3. ^ David Carroll (27 August 2024). "NZ developer starts work on 24 MW Twin Rivers site". PV Magazine. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Kiwi Solar Developer, Rānui Generation, Commences 31MWp Solar Project In Northland". Scoop. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Twin Rivers - Project updates". Rānui Generation. Retrieved 25 April 2025.