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Power supplier Vector Powersmart has been confirmed as the technical partner for the next phase of Hawke’s Bay Airport’s ambitious 10MW commercial solar farm project.
The unused land at Hawke’s Bay Airport will become New Zealand’s largest solar farm, capable of powering more than 2,000 houses.
Vector Powersmart has been confirmed as a technical partner for the next phase of the airport’s 10 megawatt (MW) commercial solar farm project. The airport has also partnered with power line provider Cantralines Ltd.
On Friday, Hawke’s Bay Airport Limited CEO Stuart Ainslie announced the next stage of the project, a feasibility plan and technical design.
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He said the project ticked “a lot of boxes” for the airport company, which recently committed to the vision of becoming New Zealand’s first carbon neutral airport, with the largest solar farm in the country.
“We are set to open New Zealand’s newest domestic airport early next year, and we can see a future in increased use of renewable energy on both sides of the terminal through the electrification of vehicles.
“Before Covid-19, we were forecasting one million passengers a year by 2025, but now we have extended this target until 2030, this will have a financial impact. Therefore, we must continue to be innovative in our approach to operating a strategic regional asset. ”
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The unused land at Hawke’s Bay Airport will become New Zealand’s largest solar farm capable of powering more than 2,000 homes (File Image).
Vector Powersmart CEO Rogier Simons said early indications suggested the 10-hectare site was well suited for a “high-performance commercial renewable energy farm.”
“The airport grounds and the sunny surroundings in which it is located have significant potential. The land itself is largely undeveloped due to height restrictions and being flat offers advantages for installation. “
The Hawkes Bay airport solar farm project would be ten times larger than the construction of a 1MW floating solar installation at Watercare’s Rosedale wastewater treatment pond in Auckland, which was completed last week.
“Together, we have an airport committed to creating a new source of revenue and minimizing its environmental impact, a highly respected local line provider, and our expertise in the design and construction of solar parks,” said Simons.
