Photo: RNZA long-promised project to shift Stewart Island to solar power could be under way within months and operational by Christmas, officials say. Southland Mayor Rob Scott said officials were looking at ways to speed up progress on the planned solar farm, which secured a $15 million government loan last year. Spraggon said he was optimistic the solar farm could be running by Christmas. Photo: RNZA project long in the makingStewart Island's solar project follows a mooted hydro scheme and a failed wind farm. "We do need to factor in the maintenance and the replacement of the solar farm.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 08, 2026 21:03 UTC