Aquila Clean Energy APAC awards EPC contract to Metlen Energy and Metals for 38 MW Omeheu Solar Farm in New Zealand

Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Solar · Country: New Zealand · Capacity: 38 MW · Announced: 2026-07-27

Aquila Clean Energy APAC awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract to Greek energy company Metlen Energy and Metals for the 38 MWp Omeheu Solar Farm in New Zealand. The solar farm, comprising more than 63,000 modules across a 30‑hectare site near Edgecumbe in the Bay of Plenty, is now exporting electricity to the national grid. Metlen Energy and Metals will also handle ongoing operation and maintenance of the facility, ensuring its expected annual generation of 49.7 GWh. The deal strengthens Aquila’s renewable portfolio in New Zealand, following its recent acquisition of full ownership of the project from a joint venture with Far North Solar Farm. The EPC contract was announced alongside the farm’s commissioning on 27 July 2026, highlighting Aquila’s expansion strategy in the Australasian market. No financial terms were disclosed, and the parties did not name any advisors or lenders.

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Aquila Clean Energy APAC awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract to Metlen Energy and Metals for the 38 MW Omeheu Solar Farm in New Zealand. The solar farm, located near Edgecumbe in the Bay of Plenty, comprises more than 63,000 modules across a 30-hectare site and is now exporting electricity to the national grid. Metlen Energy and Metals will also handle ongoing operation and maintenance of the facility, which is expected to generate 49.7 GWh annually. The contract was announced on 27 July 2026, alongside the farm's commissioning. The deal involves Aquila Capital's subsidiary Aquila Clean Energy APAC and Greek energy company Metlen Energy and Metals.

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