News & blog hub

Clarus is committed to pursuing clean energy solutions to help New Zealand reach net zero carbon by 2050. This hub provides information, updates and our latest developments as we look to the future of renewable gas.

community
iStock 1281948451 Lowpes

Harmony Energy and First Renewables JV successfully complete financial close on New Zealand’s largest solar farm

Harmony Energy Limited and Clarus company, First Renewables Limited have approved the final investment for the Tauhei Solar Farm project and successfully completed financial close, with construction set to begin this year. 

Harmony Energy New Zealand Managing Director Garth Elmes said: “We are excited to have reached this significant milestone, with all major contracts, financing, consents and regulatory approvals now in place. We will now start construction on New Zealand’s largest solar farm, marking a significant milestone for the nation in its pursuit of providing cleaner, home-grown energy.” 

5 results found here
  • iStock 1340022435 v2
    • hydrogen
    • Hydrogen blending
    • Blog

    Why we're planning to blend hydrogen into the Firstgas pipeline

    Firstgas is getting closer to commencing New Zealand’s first Hydrogen blending pilot, with support from its partners Vector, Powerco, Nova Energy and GasNet. We plan to blend a small amount of hydrogen, a type of renewable gas, with natural gas into the existing natural gas pipeline in Te Horo.

  • Anlage der Wasserstoff Insel 1200x900 v2
    • Hydrogen blending
    • Blog

    German ‘hydrogen island’ reaches 30% green blending target

    A gas blending trial in Germany is on track to reach a 30% hydrogen injection rate, cutting carbon emissions for 30 local homeowners. The blended gas is being delivered to an area in a town of standalone family homes, known as the Oehringen ‘hydrogen island’.

  • south aus hydro
    • Hydrogen blending
    • Blog

    Hydrogen blending gains momentum

    Renewable green hydrogen with zero emissions is set to change the way we use gas.

  • iStock 1489735860 scaled
    • Hydrogen blending
    • Blog

    The future of gas is changing, and we’re right behind it

    Clarus are the energy experts. As a leader in New Zealand’s energy sector, Clarus has the future of gas in our sights while at the same time making sure our customers are delivered natural gas and LPG safely and reliably, right now.

  • Renewable energy image and person for website
    • Hydrogen blending
    • Blog

    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.

1