Global renewable energy infrastructure developer, Harmony Energy Limited has entered a joint venture with First Renewables Limited, part of New Zealand energy group Clarus (formerly Firstgas Group), to develop and own Tauhei Solar Farm. At the time of commissioning in 2026, it is expected to be New Zealand’s largest solar farm at 150 MWac, constructed on 182 hectares near Te Aroha in the North Island.
Harmony Energy and First Renewables announce joint venture for the development of New Zealand's largest Solar farm
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What is Green Hydrogen
Firstgas Group is right behind Aotearoa’s carbon zero future. That’s why we are investigating renewable gas solutions including green hydrogen, which we think will play a big part in that future.
Blending hydrogen into gas pipelines
Hydrogen has a vital role to play as Aotearoa’s transition to a zero-carbon future and Firstgas Group is investigating the role of hydrogen and what we will need to do for our network to carry hydrogen in the future.
Hydrogen blending: A step on the path to net zero
As Kiwis, we love the benefits gas brings. Think instant heat, endless hot water, and cooking with a flame. Based in the energy-rich region of Taranaki, Firstgas connects over 300,000 homes and 19,000 businesses and industries, to gas.
Why wind turbines and green hydrogen are a perfect match
Humans have been capturing wind energy for thousands of years – from sailing ships to wind-powered water pumps to windmills.
New GM to lead Firstgas Group Future Fuels team
Clarus (formally Firstgas Group) welcomes James Irvine, General Manager Future Fuels, who will lead a newly established and dedicated Future Fuels Team in the development and implementation of Clarus (formally Firstgas Group) renewable energy strategy.
Firstgas Group commend climate change commission for retaining energy options
Clarus (Formally Firstgas Group) says the Climate Change Commission has delivered a final recommendation that acknowledges the important role zero carbon gas may have in reducing New Zealand’s carbon emissions by 2050.
Firstgas Group announces plan to decarbonise gas pipeline network in New Zealand
A plan to decarbonise New Zealand's gas pipeline network by transitioning from natural gas to hydrogen has been announced, ensuring Kiwis can continue to have their hot showers, cooking hobs - and barbecues - in a zero-carbon future.
Maui and me: Ex-pipeline worker flies over gas pipeline he helped to build more than 40 years ago
Commissioned in 1973, Parker, 75, was one of the original bulldozer operators during construction as the pipeline snaked 299km from the Oaonui Production Station, south of New Plymouth, under farmland, over steep ridges, across gullies and under riverbeds, to the Huntly Power Station, south of Auckland,
Firstgas Group and Hiringa Energy have sights set on advancing green hydrogen, together
Firstgas and Hiringa Energy have their sights set on the development of a green hydrogen economy and today announced a collaboration agreement that will support New Zealand’s objectives to further advance this.
Industry leaders collaborate to solve global energy challenges
Beca, EECA, Clarus (Formally Firstgas Group) and Fonterra are backing a study to assess the potential of raw biogas by treating it so it becomes a possible substitute for natural gas.
Firstgas’ Ahuroa upgrade provides flexible gas supply to support renewable energy
Clarus (formally Firstgas Group) company, Flexgas today announced the completion of an upgrade to its Ahuroa gas storage facility in Taranaki, which will provide greater flexibility and security of gas supply to support New Zealand’s growing renewable electricity generation fleet.
Mark Ratcliffe appointed new chair of First Gas
First Gas Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Ratcliffe as the Chair of its Board.