New Zealand opens 168MW solar plant at Christchurch Airport

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon inaugurated the South Island's largest solar facility, a 168MWdc plant at Christchurch Airport that marks continued renewable energy expansion in the country.

First covered Oct 15, 2026 · 4:48 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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26d PV Tech New Zealand PM opens South Island’s largest solar PV plant at Christchurch Airport — New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has opened a 168MWdc solar PV plant that is now the largest on the country's South Island.

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Appeared in: 2026-10-16 (#18)

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