Genesis to acquire 271MWp Waikato solar project in New Zealand

Genesis to Acquire 271MWp Waikato Solar Project

Genesis Energy plans to acquire and develop a 271MWp solar project in Waikato, New Zealand.

The project, estimated to cost NZ$487 million (US$281 million), will generate around 437GWh of electricity annually.

Tracey Hickman, Chief Operating Officer, Genesis Energy: "The Rangiriri project is a key step in advancing our Gen35 strategy, leveraging Huntly's grid-scale battery and hydro assets to balance solar variability."

The project will be strategically located near Genesis' 200MWh battery facility under construction at the Huntly Power Station.

Author's summary: Genesis Energy to develop 271MWp solar project.

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PV Tech PV Tech — 2025-10-30

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