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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.” 

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    • Solar
    • Media releases
    • Jan 30, 2025

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

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

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    • Solar
    • Media releases
    • Apr 23, 2024

    Just how big will the Tauhei Solar Farm be?

    This year, construction is expected to start on the Tauhei Solar Farm, a joint venture between First Renewables (a Clarus company) and Harmony Energy. Located in Te Aroha, the Tauhei Solar Farm at the time of commissioning, is anticipated to be New Zealand’s largest solar farm at 200 megawatts.

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    • Solar
    • Blog
    • Feb 29, 2024

    Why we’re excited about solar energy

    First Renewables, a Clarus company and Harmony Energy announced early in 2024 that they will develop and own Tauhei Solar Farm. At the time of commissioning in 2026, it is expected to be New Zealand’s largest solar generation site.

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