3 mins to read Lodestone gets draft consent for Twizel solar farm Renewable energy developer plans $75m-$100m capital raise with IPO ‘a real possibility’. An artist’s impression of the Haldon solar farm. Tim Hunter Fri, 03 Jul 2026 © All content copyright NBR. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription. Solar farm developer Lodestone Energy says it is aiming to raise $75-$100 million this year after receiving draft fast-track consent for its 320ha Haldon project on the
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