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Solar generation overtakes coal in New Zealand

Solar generation in New Zealand rose 56% in the second quarter, overtaking coal in electricity generation.

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The shift changes the country’s power mix and reduces reliance on coal, with implications for energy security and emissions.

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  1. Solar overtakes coal in New Zealand as Q2 generation surges 56% ↗pv-tech.org · Recorded source date: Sep 11, 2026, 8:31 AM UTC

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