Puketiro Wind Farm
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Location | Pauatahanui |
| Coordinates | 41°06′S 174°54′E / 41.1°S 174.9°ECoordinates: 41°06′S 174°54′E / 41.1°S 174.9°E |
| Status | proposed |
| Owner(s) | RES |
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| Primary fuel | Wind |
| Generation units | 40 |
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| Maximum capacity | 130MW |
The Puketiro Wind Farm is a renewable energy project being developed by the Greater Wellington Regional Council on Puketiro Forest land owned by the council near Pauatahanui, north of Wellington, New Zealand. After a tender process in 2006, RES NZ Ltd was selected to develop the project.[1]
It is planned for approximately 40 wind turbines with a capacity of up to 130 MW.[2]
Wide public consultation was undertaken during early development of the project. 1300 submissions were received, with over 90% in favour.[2] Nonetheless, a group of residents (Pauatahanui Futures Society Inc.) sought an injunction in May 2008 to stop the wind farm from proceeding.[3] The Greater Wellington Regional Council has since withdrawn permission for the three turbines that were to be installed in Battle Hill Farm Forest Park,[4] and banned all turbines from the park.[5]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Puketiro wind farm development". Greater Wellington Regional Council. Sept 2007. http://www.gw.govt.nz/section1634.cfm.
- ^ a b "Puketiro Wind Farm". RES. http://www.res-nz.com/wind-farms/puketiro-wind-farm/introduction.aspx. Retrieved 15 January 2009.
- ^ Kopp, Michael (13 May 2008). "Residents seek injunction to halt Puketiro wind farm". Dominion Post. http://www.stuff.co.nz/4524496a25482.html
- ^ "Puketiro wind farm proposal changed". Greater Wellington Regional Council. 29 September 2008. http://www.gw.govt.nz/story29147.cfm?. Retrieved 6 February 2009.[dead link]
- ^ Williamson, Kerry (23 January 2009). "Wind turbine ban for Battle Hill". Dominion Post. http://www.stuff.co.nz/4826903a11.html
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