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ENERGY
Tauhei Solar Farm — Te Aroha West
Harmony Energy / First Renewables (Clarus) · Waikato
A 202MWp (~182ha) solar farm at Tauhei, Te Aroha West in the Waikato — on track to be NZ's largest solar farm at commissioning, generating ~280 GWh/yr (about 35,000 homes). Developed by Harmony Energy and First Renewables (part of Clarus), built by Elecnor. Construction is underway (the first 'golden row' of panels is installed), with commissioning targeted for late 2026. Estimated ~$300m (indicative).
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Breakdown▾
94% · Very likely to proceed
Completion Probability — likelihood this proceeds on roughly its stated timeline.
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Key facts
- Region
- Waikato
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Under Construction
- Estimated value
- $300m
- Indicative completion
- 2026
- Funding status
- Fully Funded
- Lead organisation
- Harmony Energy / First Renewables (Clarus)
- Election risk
- Low
Election risk assessment
Commercial renewable investment — broadly bipartisan and privately funded.
Government priority alignment
HIGH — Large-scale solar generation supporting the renewable-electricity transition.
Chronology
- 2024Consents secured; construction commitment made
- 2025Construction begins
- 2026Commissioning targeted for late in the year