Project

The Point Solar Farm

PROJECT STATUS
Prospective
The Point Solar Farm

The Point Solar Farm is a proposed 420-megawatt solar farm near Lake Benmore in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Far North Solar Farm

PROJECT HISTORY

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 Point Solar Farm was included in the list of projects.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New Zealand |
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