Rangitīkei Solar Farm
We power the
future, now
With the Lauriston Solar Farm up and running in Canterbury (co-built with Genesis Energy), FRV are now working on a new solar farm near Marton in the Rangitīkei District.
Welcome to
Rangitīkei Solar Farm
FRV is proposing a new renewable energy project, called the Rangitīkei Solar Farm. The project is currently in the development phase.
Site Selection
Preliminary Investigations
Prepare Development Application
Planning Assessment
Prepare for Construction
Construction
Operation
Key Benefits
Powering the Community
Enough renewable electricity to power around 57,000 homes or 257,000 electric vehicles.
Reducing Emissions
The proposed solar farm would remove about 194,000 tonnes of CO2 per year that would otherwise be created if burning gas to make electricity.
Jobs and Economy
Up to 250 construction jobs and 4-6 ongoing local jobs once operational plus a big boost to the community during the 2 year construction period
The Rangitīkei Solar Farm will use state-of-the-art solar technology
This technology is extremely efficient and can generate electricity even on cloudy days. Solar farms like this help keep electricity costs down for consumers and help our economy decarbonise which helps our exporters of wool, meat, milk and honey compete globally.
Solar technology is safe. There are already solar systems on the roofs of homes, businesses and schools across New Zealand. This one would use the same technology, just on a larger scale, providing enough electricity for around 57,000 homes..
The rows of solar panels will be 4 to 6 metres apart, allowing plenty of space for grass to grow. The solar panels would be supported by driven piles that will create minimal disturbance to the land. In fact, most of FRV’s operational Australian solar farms support the grazing of sheep in-between solar panels, something we hope to make happen at this solar farm too.
Location
Located on private land to the northeast of Marton, the project would connect to the 220 kV Transpower transmission line passing overhead.
Project Status
The proposed project is currently in its early stages. The FRV team is currently doing preliminary investigations. Stakeholder consultation is ongoing.
Still got questions
We understand that solar farms are a relatively new thing in New Zealand. Here’s a list of Frequently Asked Questions and responses to help.