Project

Haldon Solar Project

PROJECT STATUS
Prospective
Haldon Solar Project

The Haldon Solar Project is a proposed 180-megawatt solar farm in Canterbury, New Zealand located on Haldon Station.

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Lodestone Energy

PROJECT HISTORY

Jun 2024 Lodestone Energy announced its partnership with Haldon Station in delivering a proposed 220-megawatt / 340-gigawatt hour solar farm. Construction of the solar farm is planned to start in 2025.
Oct 2024 The New Zealand Government announced a Schedule of 22 renewable energy projects to be included in its Fast Track Approvals Bill with a combined three-gigawatt capacity. The Bill was introduced into the NZ Parliament in March to give effect to a new streamlined approvals process for major infrastructure and other projects with ‘significant regional or national benefits. The Haldon Solar Project was included in the list of projects, with a reduced scope of 180 megawatts.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New Zealand |
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