New Zealand

Solar projects

Lightsource bp solar projects in New Zealand

We’re working to accelerate New Zealand’s transition to a low carbon future through clean and affordable solar power. Through our solar projects we’re committed to making meaningful contributions to environmental, economic and social sustainability.

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Stratford solar

170 MW

Stratford, NZ

A proposed 170MWdc solar farm in Stratford, Taranaki

See project

Glorit solar

160 MW

Glorit, NZ

A proposed 160MWdc solar farm north of Auckland

See project

Kōwhai Park

170 MW

Christchurch, NZ

A proposed 170MWdc solar farm adjacent to Christchurch Airport

See project

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2024 utility-scale solar projects in progress

Lightsource bp is actively progressing solar projects around the world. Watch our video to find out more about our projects, power output and local construction jobs being created.

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Delivering sustainable solar power across the world

Innovative advances in solar technology and development continue to increase the value added benefits of utility-scale solar like combining agricultural practices on land use through agrivoltaics, and enhancing local biodiversity.

We build, operate and partner with solar power projects in countries throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa, Americas, and Asia Pacific. You can find out more about our global solar projects below.

Lightsource bp solar projects

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Sustainability

Our commitment to responsible solar

Sustainability is a core value of Lightsource bp. All our solar projects come with a commitment to respond to the global issues of climate action, decarbonising energy, and biodiversity loss. From agrivoltaics projects that support food security, to creating habitats for our valuable wildlife species – we’re driving the renewable energy revolution for our planet.