Genesis & FRV agree to dissolve development partnership

Tuesday 7th October 2025

Genesis Energy and FRV Australia have agreed to end their solar development joint venture on good terms, while continuing their co-ownership and running of the Lauriston solar farm in Canterbury, which was delivered on time and on budget and began generation in November 2024.

This follows separate strategic reviews by both companies, resulting in mutual agreement to move in different directions. Genesis Chief Operating Oﬃcer, Tracey Hickman, said the decision reﬂects the natural evolution of the companies’ respective strategies and the growing capability of the development team within Genesis.

“Our partnership with FRV has been instrumental in accelerating solar development in New Zealand. We are proud of what we have achieved together and thank FRV for their contribution to our partnership.”

Genesis Generation Development Programme

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Genesis hydro generation output is c2.8TWh p.a. (P50 hydro), from storage of c500GWh.

Renewables development will displace baseload gas generation and support greater flexibility of hydro generation, allowing greater short, medium and long duration firming products to be offered to the market to support security across dry periods and wind holes.

Genesis welcomes the Government’s recent announcement of actions following the electricity market review, which our Gen35 strategy aligns well with. We will be reviewing the Government’s recommendations in greater detail to assess how Genesis might accelerate delivery of its strategy to support them.

ENDS

Genesis and FRV agree to dissolve solar development partnership

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