Kaitaia
Kohirā
First generation Nov 2023
Producing 56 GWh annually
61,000+ solar panels
Capable of powering 7,700 homes
Northland
Dargaville
In planning
Target capacity 52 MWp
Construction planned for 2025 ‑ 2026
Edgecumbe
Rangitaiki
First generation March 2024
Producing 54 GWh annually
59,000+ solar panels
Capable of powering 7,500 homes
Waiotahe
Te Herenga
o Te Rā
First generation planned for Q4 2024
To produce 69 GWh annually
71,000+ solar panels
Capable of powering 9,500 homes
Coromandel
Pāmu Rā ki Whitianga
Construction commenced Aug 2024
To produce 49 GWh annually
53,000+ solar panels
Capable of powering 6,800+ homes
Mackenzie Basin
Haldon Station
Two stage development
Total planned capacity 220 MWp
Stage one construction planned for 2025 ‑ 2026
Canterbury
Mount Somers,
Clandeboye, Dunsandel
Three sites in planning
Combined capacity of 115MWp
Construction planned for 2025 ‑ 2026
Lodestone Energy is taking Aotearoa New Zealand’s solar production to a new level.
Harnessing the power of the sun, Lodestone’s solar farms are increasing the supply of renewable energy to local networks and the national grid.
In our Phase 1 programme we are developing five solar farms in Kaitaia, Edgecumbe, Waiotahe, Whitianga and Dargaville. Our Kohirā Solar Farm in Kaitaia and our Rangitaiki Solar Farm in Edgecumbe are commissioned and are now generating solar electricity. Te Herenga o Te Rā in Waiotahe and Pāmu Rā ki Whitianga in the Coromandel are both under construction, and we have more sites announced and in planning.
We our proud of pioneering the nation’s large-scale solar industry and these first five sites are just the beginning. We’re actively planning new sites across the country to meet the nation’s growing demand for clean solar power.
Innovating solar electricity production
We are the first company in Aotearoa to adopt agri-voltaic technology. Our farms are built to ensure land remains multi-use once solar panels are installed. Our panels are raised more than two metres from the ground, allowing machinery to work and livestock to exist happily around the solar arrays, meaning agriculture, horticulture, and grazing can continue at high productivity. Our farms reflect our dedication to maintaining an innovative and environmentally sound approach.
Multi-angled power generation
We’re delivering renewable solar at pace through 360,000 bi-facial modules across our first five farms, maximising our energy production potential. These solar panels don’t just generate electricity through direct light absorption either; they absorb light reflected off the land below the panels too. The panels are attached to single-axis trackers that follow the sun from east to west, getting the most sun into each panel. The single axis trackers help Lodestone produce power earlier and later in the day when Kiwis need it most.
Minimising impact, maximising capacity
Solar farms make next to no noise, meaning little impact on neighbouring inhabitants (human, animal, or tree), release zero emissions, create no pollution, and use minimal water for cleaning. Our native tree belts also minimise visual impact while creating habitat for native birds and will be vigilantly controlled for pests. Our farms are designed to last a minimum of 35 years and remain operating at almost 80% of their original efficiency. After that our solar panels will either find a second life somewhere new or be sold for recycling.Our solar farms
Kaitaia
Kohirā
Solar Farm
Edgecumbe
Rangitaiki
Solar Farm
Waiotahe
Te Herenga o Te Rā
Solar Farm
Whitianga
Pāmu Rā ki Whitianga
Mackenzie Basin
Haldon Station
Canterbury x3
Mount Somers, Clandeboye, Dunsandel
Northland
Dargaville
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