Solar & wind farm atlas · Australia and New Zealand
Solar & wind farms in New Zealand
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in New Zealand tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
1.4 GW
#58 of 222 countries
Solar PV
300 MW
#78 worldwide
Onshore wind
1.1 GW
#42 for wind
Under construction
645 MW
planned: 19.8 GW
Facilities tracked
140
all statuses
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New Zealand has 1.4 GW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 140 tracked facilities, ranking #58 of 222 countries in this atlas.
Wind leads the fleet with 1.1 GW (79% of operating capacity), while solar parks add 300 MW.
The pipeline is substantial: 645 MW under construction and 19.8 GW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 1,450% of today’s operating fleet.
About 832 MW (59%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2021, with 357 MW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Manawatu-Whanganui (474 MW), Wellington (203 MW), Hawke's Bay (176 MW).
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See also: New Zealand energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Capacity commissioned per year
Operating facilities by first start year (MW). Projects without a known start year are not included.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in New Zealand
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turitea wind farm | Onshore wind | 222 MW | 2021 | Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui | Mercury Energy |
| Harapaki wind farm | Onshore wind | 176 MW | 2024 | Hawke's Bay | Meridian Energy |
| Tararua wind farm | Onshore wind | 161 MW | 1999 | Manawatu-Whanganui | Mercury Energy |
| West Wind wind farm | Onshore wind | 143 MW | 2009 | Wellington, Wellington | Meridian Energy |
| Waipipi wind farm | Onshore wind | 133 MW | 2021 | Taranaki | Mercury Energy |
| Te Āpiti wind farm | Onshore wind | 91 MW | 2004 | Manawatu-Whanganui | Meridian Energy |
| Te Uku wind farm | Onshore wind | 64 MW | 2011 | Waikato | Meridian Energy |
| Lauriston solar farm | Solar PV | 63 MW | 2024 | Lauriston, Canterbury Region | Genesis Energy Ltd |
| Mill Creek wind farm | Onshore wind | 60 MW | 2014 | Wellington, Wellington | Meridian Energy |
| White Hill (New Zealand) wind farm | Onshore wind | 58 MW | 2007 | — | Meridian Energy |
| Te Herenga o Te Rā solar farm | Solar PV | 42 MW | 2024 | Waiotahe, Bay of Plenty Region | Lodestone Energy LTD (LEL) |
| Kaitaia solar farm | Solar PV | 39 MW | 2023 | Kaitaia, North Island | Lodestone Energy LTD (LEL) |
| Edgecumbe (Lodestone Energy) solar farm | Solar PV | 35 MW | 2024 | Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty Region | Lodestone Energy LTD (LEL) |
| Pāmu Rā ki Whitianga solar farm | Solar PV | 33 MW | 2025 | Whitianga, Waikato | Lodestone Energy LTD (LEL) |
| Twin Rivers solar farm | Solar PV | 24 MW | 2025 | Kaitaia, Northland Region | Rānui Generation |
| Pukenui solar farm | Solar PV | 21 MW | 2025 | Pukenui, North Island | Far North Solar Farm |
| Te Puna Mauri ō Omaru solar farm | Solar PV | 17 MW | 2025 | Ruawai, Northland | Northpower LLC |
| Franklin solar project I | Solar PV | 10 MW | 2024 | Franklin, Auckland | — |
| Marlborough District solar project I | Solar PV | 4.1 MW | 2024 | Marlborough | — |
| Gisborne Gisborne District solar project | Solar PV | 3.8 MW | 2023 | Gisborne, Gisborne | — |
| Marlborough District solar project | Solar PV | 2.8 MW | 2023 | Marlborough | — |
| Franklin solar project II | Solar PV | 2.4 MW | 2023 | Franklin, Auckland | — |
| South Taranaki District solar project | Solar PV | 1.9 MW | 2021 | Taranaki | — |
| New Zealand solar project | Solar PV | 1.7 MW | 2023 | — | — |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Taranaki Bight (Taranaki Offshore Partners) offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 2 GW | 2030 | — |
| South Taranaki Bight (Energy Quarry Zealandia) offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 1 GW | — | Taranaki |
| South Taranaki Bight (Oceanex) offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 1 GW | — | New Plymouth, Taranaki |
| South Taranaki Bight (Parkwind) offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 1 GW | — | Taranaki |
| South Wellington offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 1 GW | — | Wellington, Northern Island |
| Taranaki Bight offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 1 GW | — | Taranaki |
| Waikato (Oceanex) offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 1 GW | — | Port Waikato |
| Waikato (Taranaki Offshore Wind Partners) offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 1 GW | — | Waikato |
| The Point solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 420 MW | — | South Island |
| Te Rāhui solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 400 MW | — | Napier, North Island |
| Hokonui wind farm | Onshore wind | Announced | 350 MW | — | Hokonui, Southland |
| Waitōtara wind farm | Onshore wind | Announced | 350 MW | — | Waitōtara, Taranaki |
| Puketoi wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 310 MW | — | Manawatu-Whanganui |
| Castle Hill wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 300 MW | — | Manawatu-Whanganui |
| Kaihiku wind farm | Onshore wind | Announced | 300 MW | — | — |
| Southland wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 300 MW | — | Wyndham |
| Ohau A solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 278 MW | — | South Island |
| Huriwaka wind farm | Onshore wind | Announced | 250 MW | — | Taihape, North Island |
| Hapuakohe wind farm | Onshore wind | Announced | 230 MW | — | New Zealand |
| Haldon Station solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 220 MW | — | South Island |
Top regions (operating)
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in New Zealand?
The largest operating solar facility in New Zealand in this dataset is Lauriston solar farm (Lauriston, Canterbury Region), with about 63 MW, in operation since 2024.
What is the largest wind farm in New Zealand?
The largest operating wind facility is Turitea wind farm (Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui), at about 222 MW, operating since 2021.
How much solar capacity does New Zealand have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 300 MW in operation in New Zealand (#78 worldwide in this atlas), plus 372 MW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does New Zealand have?
1.1 GW of wind farms are operating (1.1 GW onshore), ranking #42 in this atlas, with 273 MW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in New Zealand?
140 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 81 solar PV, 49 onshore wind, 10 offshore wind.
Model a plant here. Simulate a solar park at Wellington with real NASA hourly weather in the solar calculator, or check the wind resource.
Nearby countries
Australia 25.6 GWNorfolk Island 2 MW