Stewart Island solar farm to fight high power prices gets funding

Stewart Island solar farm to fight high power prices gets funding

The government is providing $15 million for a solar farm on Stewart Island with the hope of reducing steep power prices.

Stewart Island Solar Power Project A Game Changer

Solar power is on its way to Stewart Island and Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says she’s delighted that the community will benefit from this exciting project both financially and environmentally.A $15.35 million suspensory loan, from the Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund, will see the first stage of a new solar farm and network upgrade on Stewart Island begin this year – in a tremendous step forward for local people.The island’s high-co…