Greek industrial group Metlen Energy & Metals announced that it has been awarded a contract by New Zealand’s Genesis Energy to build and maintain the 136-megawatt Edgecumbe Solar Farm.
The project, located in the Bay of Plenty region, is expected to generate approximately 238 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually—enough to power nearly 30,000 homes.
Under the agreement, Metlen’s Renewables & Energy Transition Platform will provide full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, alongside operations and maintenance (O&M).
Construction is set to begin shortly, with the facility targeted to go online by mid-2027.
Genesis Energy Chief Operating Officer Tracey Hickman said the deal marks a significant step in the utility’s "Gen35" strategy, which aims to rapidly expand renewable generation assets.
"Reaching a final investment decision on the Edgecumbe project represents a major step towards Genesis' solar objective," Ms. Hickman said in a statement.
"The project will enhance the value of our hydro generation sites and battery storage investments, providing flexible, renewable energy to meet growing demand."
For Metlen, the deal reinforces its expanding footprint in the Oceania market.
It follows the company’s previous engineering and maintenance work in the Edgecumbe area, cementing its role as a key partner in New Zealand’s transition away from carbon-intensive power.
Company officials noted that the project demonstrates Metlen's capacity to deliver complex energy assets across diverse regulatory environments. Once operational, the farm is expected to offset approximately 17,300 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.