Madrid Jan 30 (Europa Press) –
Elecnor will build the Tauhei Solar Park project in New Zealand, which with 150 megawatts (MW) will be the largest solar park in the country, the company said.
Specifically, Harmony Energy Limited and First Renewables Limited have confirmed the financial closure of the project and construction will begin this year.
Project financing comes from a banks consortium, including ANZ, ASB, BNZ and MUFG Bank, while Meridian Energy has ensured the purchase of 100% of the production of the solar park during the first ten years of operation.
The Spanish group will be the company in charge of design, supplies and the park’s own construction, including a substation and an evacuation line.
Located in a field of 182 hectares near TE Aroha, on the north island, this park will have a capacity of 202 MWP when it reaches its full operation at the end of 2026. Its annual production is estimated at 280 gigawatts hour (GWh), enough for supply electricity to more than 35,000 homes.
About 350 jobs.
During the construction phase, which will run for two years, the project will generate around 350 jobs at its peak, in addition to offering permanent job opportunities once finished.
The Tauhei Solar Park will be connected to the Transpower 110 kV network through the Waihou substation, which will guarantee the integration of its production into the national supply.
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