The Tauhei Solar Farm is a 150-MW Solar PV energy facility to be located near Te Aroha, 40 kilometres north-east of Hamilton.
The project is being developed as part of a Joint Venture between First Renewables and Harmony Energy.
Key Dates
| 2025 | Construction Commencement |
| 2026 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Harmony Energy and First Renewables Joint Venture |
| Successful Tenderer: | Elecnor |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Jan 2025 | Financial close was reached on the project. |
| Jan 2025 | Following financial close on the project, Elecnor announced it had been awarded the contract to deliver the design, supply, and construction works on the project. |
| Jan 2025 | Meridian Energy announced it has signed a power purchase agreement with the Harmony-First Renewables JV for the project. Meridian will purchase 100 per cent of the energy ouptu from the facility for the first 10 years of operation. |
| 2025 | Construction commenced on the project. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) |
Location
New Zealand |
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