Arnold Power Station
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| Arnold Power Station | |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Location | West Coast |
| Coordinates | 42°31′44.58″S 171°24′40.56″E / 42.52905°S 171.4112667°ECoordinates: 42°31′44.58″S 171°24′40.56″E / 42.52905°S 171.4112667°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 1932 |
| Owner(s) | TrustPower |
| Power station information | |
| Primary fuel | Hydroelectric |
| Power generation information | |
| Maximum capacity | 3 MW |
The Arnold Power Station is a hydroelectric facility fed from Lake Brunner on the Arnold River in West Coast, New Zealand, owned and operated by TrustPower. The plant is rated at 3 MW and has an average annual output of 25 GWh.[1]
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[edit] Development
TrustPower is developing a new hydroelectric power station at Arnold. Output is to be 46 MW with average annual generation of 220 GWh.[2] Consents for this project were granted by the Grey District and West Coast Regional Councils in November 2008.[3]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Arnold Power Station". TrustPower. http://www.trustpower.co.nz/index.php?section=129.
- ^ "Proposed Arnold Valley Hydro Electric Power Scheme". 17 November 2008. http://www.arnoldpower.co.nz/.
- ^ Kloeten, Niko (13 November 2008). "TrustPower gets consents for West Coast hydro scheme". NBR. http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/trustpower-gets-consents-west-coast-hydro-scheme-37739.
[edit] Further reading
- Martin, John E, ed (1991). People, Power and Power Stations. Wellington: Bridget Williams Books Ltd and Electricity Corporation of New Zealand. pp. 316 pages.. ISBN 0-908912-16-1.
