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500kW ground mount solar array near Tarras, central Otago

500kw Irrigation support solar farm

This 500kw ground mount solar array was built near Tarras in Central Otago to provide clean energy for irrigation lift pumps.

Drone image of 500kW ground mount solar array under construction

This farm relies on a lift system which pulls water from drilled water wells and fill a large holding pond, then pumped again to even higher elevations to irrigation pivots. This large seasonal demand called for a sustainable energy solution.

Birdseye view of 500kW solar farm in Central Otago

With overhead network lines cutting through the site, a creative layout was required to stay clear of the easement. Once this was plotted and the new 1600 Amp switchboard installed, it was smooth sailing for this project.

A big shout out to our boys who built this one, they spend weeks on end constructing this sizeable project in the unforgiving central lakes winter.

Commissioned in September 2024, this system has generated 899MWh to date and consists of over 900 Astronergy solar modules and five Fimer PVS100kW commercial inverters.

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