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
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Land
Total area of 140 Ha on a single forestry block over 4,600 Ha in area
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Energy Yield
The project will generate enough energy equivalent to powering 116,000 NZ homes
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Environmental Considerations
Classified as Land-Use-Capability6 and 7 - non arable, with slight to moderate and moderate to severe limitations, respectively
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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
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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