List of power plants in New Zealand
The power plants in New Zealand are shown both on a map and in tables (with key figures). The list is not complete. An extensive list of power plants can be found in the specified source.
Installed capacity and annual production
In 2015, New Zealand was 65th in terms of installed capacity with 9,454 MW and 58th in the world for annual generation with 42.77 billion kWh . The degree of electrification was 100% in 2016.
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Power plants in New Zealand, labeling: blue = hydropower, green = wind power, black = coal, |
Geothermal power plants
Only power plants with an installed capacity> 100 MW are listed in the table.
| Name of the power plant | Inst. Power (MW) | status |
|---|---|---|
| Kawerau | 108 | in operation |
| Mokai | 110 | in operation |
| Nga Awa Purua | 140 | in operation |
| Ohaaki power plant | 122 | in operation |
| Wairakei | 181 (last) | is replaced by Te Mihi |
| Te Mihi | 166 | in operation |
Caloric power plants
Only power plants with an installed capacity> 200 MW are listed in the table.
| Name of the power plant | Inst. Power (MW) | fuel | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntly | 1,200 | Coal , natural gas | in operation |
| Otahuhu | 404 | natural gas | in operation |
| Stratford ("Taranaki") | 585 | natural gas | in operation |
Hydropower plants
Only power plants with an installed capacity> 50 MW are listed in the table.
| Name of the power plant | Inst. Power (MW) | River / lake | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapuni | 206 | Waikato River | in operation |
| Aratiatia | 90 | Waikato River | in operation |
| Atiamuri | 84 | Waikato River | in operation |
| Aviemore | 220 | Waitaki River | in operation |
| Benmore | 540 | Waitaki River | in operation |
| Clyde | 432 | Clutha River | in operation |
| Karapiro | 90 | Waikato River | in operation |
| Manapouri | 850 | Lake Manapouri | in operation |
| Maraetai | 360 | Waikato River | in operation |
| Matahina | 80 | Rangitaiki River | in operation |
| Ohakuri | 112 | Waikato River | in operation |
| Ohau A | 264 | Lake Ohau , Lake Pukaki | in operation |
| Ohau B | 222 | Lake Ruataniwha | in operation |
| Ohau C | 222 | Lake Ruataniwha | in operation |
| Roxburgh | 320 | Clutha River | in operation |
| Tekapo B | 160 | Lake Tekapo | in operation |
| Tokaanu | 240 | Lake Rotoaira | in operation |
| Tuai | 60 | Lake Waikaremoana | in operation |
| Waipapa | 54 | Waikato River | in operation |
| Waipori | 84 | Waipori River | in operation |
| Waitaki | 90 | Waitaki River | in operation |
| Whakamaru | 100 | Waikato River | in operation |
Wind farms
According to The Wind Power , wind turbines with a total output of 623 MW were in operation, under construction or planned in New Zealand at the end of 2017 .
| Name of the wind farm | Inst. Power (MW) | number | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tararua | 161 | 134 | in operation |
| Te Apiti | 90 | 55 | in operation |
| West wind | 142 | 62 | in operation |
Web links
Commons : Power Plants in New Zealand - Collection of images, videos and audio files
Individual evidence
- ^ New Zealand Generating Station List. en.openei.org, accessed July 2, 2015 .
- ^ The World Factbook. CIA , accessed June 23, 2018 .
- ^ Kawerau Geothermal Power Plant New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 4, 2015 .
- ↑ Mokai Geothermal Power Plant New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 6, 2015 .
- ↑ Nga Awa Purua (Taonga) Geothermal Power Plant New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 6, 2015 .
- ↑ Ohaaki Geothermal Power Plant New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 6, 2015 .
- ^ Wairakei Geothermal Power Plant New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 6, 2015 .
- ^ Robert Peltier: Contact Energy Ltd.'s Te Mihi Power Station Harnesses Sustainable Geothermal Energy . In: POWER Magazine . August 1, 2013 ( powermag.com ).
- ^ Otahuhu-B CCGT Power Plant New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 4, 2015 .
- ^ Stratford (Taranaki) CCGT Power Plant New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 6, 2015 .
- ^ Arapuni Hydroelectric Power Plant New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 8, 2015 .
- ^ Karapiro Hydroelectric Power Plant New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 8, 2015 .
- ↑ Maraetai Hydroelectric Power Plant New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 7, 2015 .
- ^ Matahina Hydroelectric Power Station New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 7, 2015 .
- ^ Tekapo-B Hydroelectric Power Plant New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 7, 2015 .
- ^ Tokaanu Hydroelectric Power Plant New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 8, 2015 .
- ↑ Tuai Hydroelectric Power Station New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 7, 2015 .
- ^ Waipapa Hydroelectric Power Plant New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 8, 2015 .
- ^ Waipori Hydroelectric Power Station New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 7, 2015 .
- ^ Waitaki Hydroelectric Power Plant New Zealand. Global Energy Observatory, accessed June 7, 2015 .
- ^ New Zealand General data. The Wind Power, archived from the original on September 13, 2017 ; accessed on September 19, 2019 (English, original website no longer available).