Lodestone Two Solar Farm
Lodestone Two is a photovoltaic power station under construction near Kaitaia in the Far North District of New Zealand. The farm will be owned by Lodestone Energy.[1] When complete the farm will generate 55 GWh of electricity a year, with a peak output of 39.4 MW.[2][3]
| Lodestone Two | |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Location | Far North District |
| Coordinates | 35°4′54″S 173°13′10″E |
| Status | Under construction |
| Owner(s) | Lodestone Energy |
| Solar farm | |
| Type | Flat-panel PV |
| Site area | 20.5 ha |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 39.4 MW |
| Annual net output | 55 GWh |
The farm will use elevated racks, allowing the area underneath the panels to be used for sheep pasture.[2]
Construction of the farm began in December 2022.[4] It is expected to generate its first electricity in November 2023, and be complete in December 2023.[3]
See also
References
- "The Solar Farms". Lodestone Energy. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- "Huge solar farm leaves room for livestock". FedsNews. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- Mike Dinsdale (31 August 2023). "Country's largest solar farm near Kaitāia surging ahead". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- "NZ's biggest solar farm due to power up Kaitaia next year". New Zealand Herald. 21 December 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
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