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Lightyears forms strategic partnership with Obayashi Corporation and secures $98 million to accelerate solar infrastructure.

Nov 10, 2026

Contract Type

partnership

New ZealandEnergyRenewable EnergySolar

Description

Lightyears has secured NZ$174 million in funding from Obayashi Corporation and Infradebt to enhance its solar and battery infrastructure projects. The strategic partnership will see Obayashi Corporation taking a 90% stake in a new subsidiary for managing solar projects. This investment will help Lightyears focus on developing its renewable energy pipeline over the next five years.

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Lightyears

Location

New Zealand

About

Lightyears is a New Zealand-owned renewable energy business focused on developing solar and battery infrastructure. The company aims to deliver a pipeline of over 300 MW of utility-scale solar projects over the next five years. It has established partnerships with international firms to accelerate its growth in the renewable energy sector.

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