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New Zealand's first large solar farm connects to grid

Original: Built across 450 acres of North Island farmland, 330,000 solar panels pushed New Zealand's first 150-megawatt farm onto the national grid two months after the last panel was set

New Zealand's first utility-scale solar farm, a 150-megawatt facility covering 450 acres of North Island farmland with 330,000 panels, has been connected to the national grid. The connection came two months after installation of the final panel was completed, marking a milestone in the country's shift toward renewable energy generation.

Why now: The milestone connection marks a first for New Zealand's renewable energy sector and its transition away from fossil fuels.

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• Built across 450 acres of North Island farmland, 330,000 solar panels pushed New Zealand's first 150-megawatt farm onto the national grid two months after the last panel was set · Energies Media

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