Genesis solar farm near Foxton fast-tracked to power 43,000 homes

Home / Business / Companies / EnergyNZ Herald14 Aug, 2026 05:37 AMQuick ReadGenesis has won approval to build a solar farm near Foxton. Genesis has won approval to build a solar farm near Foxton. Genesis Energy has received fast-track approval for a 436ha solar farm near Foxton.The company said the approval marked a significant step forward for one of the company’s largest renewable generation projects.

Located around 10km north of Foxton in the Manawatū-Whanganui region, the 436ha solar farm would comprise around 150,000

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Genesis solar farm near Foxton fast-tracked to power 43,000 homes

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