Hawke’s Bay Airport opens search for partners on scaled-back 12-17MW solar farm

2026-08-26T11:15:00

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Hawke’s Bay Airport has opened an Expression of Interest process for a 12-17MW solar farm, after shelving plans for a larger 45MW development with Manawa Energy.

Hawke’s Bay Airport is seeking delivery and co-investment partners for a scaled-back 12-17MW solar farm, after an earlier 45MW proposal with Manawa Energy was shelved.

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