Construction begins on 31 MW agrivoltaic project in New Zealand
Reported bypv magazine ↗·Sourced by Goodlede
Lodestone Energy has broken ground on the Central Hawke's Bay solar farm—a 31.5 MW agrivoltaic project spanning 34 hectares that will generate approximately 50 GWh of electricity annually starting March 2027, while continuing to support sheep grazing on the same land.
Agrivoltaic projects' success in maintaining viable agricultural productivity alongside solar generation varies by site conditions and management; long-term yield data from this specific project remains to be documented.
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