Construction · Kuratau, near Tūrangi
Te Aho o te Rā
- Size
- 14.9 MW
- Network
- The Lines Company
- Completion date
- 2027 Q3
Te Aho o te Rā is a 14.9 MW solar farm under construction in Kuratau, near Tūrangi, being developed by Lightyears in partnership with eight local Māori land trusts, incorporations and related investment entities.
Located across approximately 32 hectares, the project will include around 24,000 solar modules and is expected to generate approximately 23.5 GWh of renewable electricity each year, enough to power around 3,300 New Zealand homes.
The project has been structured to enable direct Māori investment in a long-term renewable energy asset, alongside Lightyears’ investment and development platform.
Lightyears has also secured a long-term power purchase agreement with Fonterra for the electricity generated by the solar farm, supporting the addition of new renewable generation in the central North Island.
Construction commenced in September 2026, with completion expected in July 2027.
