Trinasolar, Kiwi Solar & Trilect Partner For Agrivoltaics Project In New Zealand Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Trinasolar, a photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions provider has joined forces with Kiwi Solar and Trilect to launch Waikato’s first-ever agrivoltaics project and marking Trinasolar’s third foray into dual use agricultural and solar farming in New Zealand. Set across 6.5 hectares of land, the new solar farm is equipped with 5,740 modules, featuring Trinasolar’s Vertex […] Read more
Vestas Secures 155 MW Wind Turbine Order in New Zealand Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Vestas has received a 155 MW order for the second stage of the Mercury Energy’s Kaiwera Downs wind farm in New Zealand. The order includes the supply and installation of 36 of Vestas’ V136-4.2 MW turbines in 4.3 MW operating mode as well as a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service and maintenance […] Read more
Emerson to Automate New Zealand’s First Large-Scale Solar Project Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Technology and software conglomerate Emerson will provide advanced automation solutions to help ensure the safety and reliability of New Zealand’s first large-scale solar PV power project. Emerson said that its renewable power generation expertise will help solar energy company Lodestone Energy quickly and safely complete its two 23 MW sites at Kaitaia and Edgecumbe. The […] Read more
Lightsource bp & Contact Energy to Develop 150 MW Solar PV Project in New Zealand Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp, which delves into the development and management of solar energy projects, will develop one of New Zealand’s largest solar development project at Christchurch Airport. Lightsource bp and New Zealand based Contact Energy, will together develop the 150 MW solar project. The deal marks the firm’s first project in New Zealand. The Kowhai Park […] Read more
Cooperation on Solar Energy to be on the Agenda of India-New Zealand Bilateral Ties Updated On Tue, Feb 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Before India welcomes New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta on her bilateral visit to the country, the minister has said that she is hopeful that the visit will propel forward New Zealand’s progress on being a part of the International Solar Alliance. It may be recalled that India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar had […] Read more
New Zealand’s First Big Battery Project of 200MWh & Solar Farm in Offing From TotalEnergies Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saft, a subsidiary of French energy major, TotalEnergies, has bagged a project to establish New Zealand’s first big grid-connected battery. Saft was contending against Tesla and Fluence for the 100MW and 200MWh Ruakākā battery contract, which is worth $NZ186 million. The formal announcement for the project came in December 2022 from Meridian, which is the […] Read more
New Zealand’s Infra Investor Infratil Creates Australia-Focused Renewables Platform Updated On Fri, Dec 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy New Zealand-based infrastructure investor Infratil Limited has established a new renewable energy platform with exclusive focus on Australia – Mint Renewables Limited. Infratil announced that it is investing in Mint Renewables alongside the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC). The investment will be managed on behalf of Infratil and CSC by Morrison & Co. Infratil informed that […] Read more
New Zealand’s Large Scale Green Hydrogen Project Onboards Partners Updated On Wed, Nov 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Meridian Energy, a New Zealand-based power company that looks to generate electricity through 100 per cent renewable energy sources, has partnered with Australia’s Woodside Energy which explores, develops, and produces hydrocarbon and hydrocarbon products. The partnership will look at the development of a large-scale hydrogen and ammonia facility. The premises will come up at Southland […] Read more
Aquila Capital and FNSF collaborate for 1GW Solar Farm in New Zealand Updated On Fri, May 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy New Zealand will soon have a large-scale solar farm begin to produce 1GW. That is a big deal, because TOTAL solar capaciy in NEw Zealand has barely crossed 200 MW till date. German investment outfit Aquila Capital and local PV project developer Far North Solar Farm have joined their hands to collaborate to make this […] Read more