Clean energy,
boldly imagined
Dannevirke Solar Farm
23MWp (Operational May 2026)
Dannevirke Solar Farm is Bright Fern Energy’s flagship New Zealand project, delivered end‑to‑end by the Bright Fern Energy Team.
Bright Fern Energy led the project through all stages of development and delivery, from initial feasibility and land tenure acquisition through the resource consent process, grid modelling and grid connection approval, to detailed design, procurement, construction, and final commissioning.
Stakeholder Engagement
Bright Fern Energy worked closely with local iwi, Te Whare Taiao o Rangitāne and Ngāti Kahungunu, to sensitively restore a local waterway to its natural state, ensuring the project respected cultural values and environmental outcomes.
Alongside this, Bright Fern Energy engaged proactively with Tararua District Council and Transpower to deliver the project efficiently and responsibly in alignment with consent and grid requirements.
End-to-End Delivery
By managing all facets of the project lifecycle in‑house, Bright Fern Energy delivered the Dannevirke Solar Farm on time and on budget, while reducing project complexity.
Our integrated, end‑to‑end approach simplifies delivery, actively manages risk, and results in bankable renewable energy projects designed for reliable, long‑term performance.
Our Team
A proven track record of success
At the core of Bright Fern Energy is a Team of experienced renewable energy professionals with a proven track record of delivering to market over 1.5 GW of utility‑scale solar and battery energy storage projects across New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom.
The Bright Fern Energy Team combines deep technical expertise with practical, hands‑on delivery experience, allowing us to deliver high‑quality, bankable projects, built fast, built to last.
This is clean energy, boldly imagined.
Supporting corporate sustainability goals
We collaborate with large energy users, government agencies and energy market participants seeking to support New Zealand’s energy transition.
Increasingly, Bright Fern Energy works directly with corporates looking to improve their environmental performance by sourcing energy from renewable sources, helping them meet sustainability commitments while securing long-term energy certainty.
A trusted energy partner
Bright Fern Energy’s integrated approach, energy sector relationships and project development capability position us as a reliable partner for organisations seeking renewable energy solutions.
We focus on long-term collaboration, clear communication, and outcomes that create shared value.
Reducing risk. Increasing resilience.
Solar farm and battery energy storage projects can enable economic outcomes that may not otherwise be achievable on certain types of land.
The Bright Fern Energy Team is experienced in optimising outcomes for landowners by carefully integrating projects within existing land uses, helping to manage risk across farming operations and providing greater flexibility in how land is used over time.
Our approach is pragmatic, collaborative, and tailored to the each property.
Diversified land use.
Bright Fern Energy projects are designed so farming and grazing can continue alongside solar generation.
We design our projects with continued farming practices in mind. Our project layouts allow for potential sheep grazing throughout the solar arrays, meaning land remains productive while also generating clean electricity.
Landowners
Trusted relationships, built for the long term
Bright Fern Energy offers a landowner‑first experience, built on our proven track record of working collaboratively with landowners across multiple markets. We take the time to understand your land, your priorities and your objectives.
By managing the complexities of land tenure, planning, and project development, Bright Fern Energy helps landowners unlock measurable value from their land while ensuring projects are delivered with care, transparency and respect for both people and place.