Long Plains Solar Farm

Overview

Titoki Wind Farm is a 266 MW battery project located in Pahiatua. The remote site is an opportune wind resource and a total area of 140 Ha on a single forestry block over 4,600 Ha in area. Its nearest substation is Dannevirke, 35km from the site, with the a proposal to connect to this substation and transmit into the Woodville – Fernhill 110kv lines.

Long Plains Solar Farm

Long Plain

Key Information

  • Land

    Total area of 140 Ha on a single forestry block over 4,600 Ha in area

  • Energy Yield

    The project will generate enough energy equivalent to powering 116,000 NZ homes

  • Environmental Considerations

    Classified as Land-Use-Capability6 and 7 - non arable, with slight to moderate and moderate to severe limitations, respectively

  • Maōri Partnerships

    The local iwi is Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, with the site being governed by the Tararua District Council and the Manawatu - Whanganui Regional Council

  • Commerical & Construction Considerations

    The site has good quality wind resource, moderate gradients with existing forestry roads that ease civil constructibility, and the remote location giving low local opposition to wind