List of power stations in New Zealand
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This is a list of power stations in New Zealand.
The list is not exhaustive – only power stations over 0.5 MW and significant power stations below 0.5 MW are listed.
Power plants in New Zealand have different generating roles – for baseload, intermediate or peaking. Baseload generators are those that run continuously (except for maintenance), and include all geothermal and run-of-the-river hydroelectric plants, which must 'use it or lose it'. Intermediate generators are load-following power plants. Peaking power plants generate only for minutes or hours at a time, during the sharpest peaks in electricity demand.[2] Nuclear power is not used in New Zealand.
Bioenergy
[edit]Geothermal
[edit]Hydroelectric
[edit]| Name | Territorial authority | Scheme | Coordinates | Capacity (MW) | Commissioned | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | Westland | 7.6 | 2013 | Westpower | ||
| Aniwhenua | Whakatane | 38°17′37.3″S 176°47′32.5″E / 38.293694°S 176.792361°E | 25 | 1980 | Pioneer Energy | |
| Arapuni | South Waikato | Waikato River | 38°04′17″S 175°38′36″E / 38.07139°S 175.64333°E | 196.7 | 1929, 1946 | Mercury Energy |
| Aratiatia | Taupō | Waikato River | 38°36′57″S 176°8′33″E / 38.61583°S 176.14250°E | 78 | 1964 | Mercury Energy |
| Argyle | Marlborough | Branch River | 41°40′15″S 173°12′12″E / 41.67076°S 173.203316°E | 3.8 | 1983 | Manawa Energy |
| Arnold | Grey | 42°31′45″S 171°24′41″E / 42.52905°S 171.411267°E | 3.0 | 1932 | Manawa Energy | |
| Atiamuri | South Waikato / Taupō | Waikato River | 38°23′35″S 176°1′24″E / 38.39306°S 176.02333°E | 84 | 1962 | Mercury Energy |
| Aviemore[7] | Waitaki | Lower Waitaki | 44°39′21″S 170°21′18″E / 44.65583°S 170.35500°E | 220 | 1968 | Meridian Energy |
| Benmore[7] | Waitaki | Lower Waitaki | 44°33′51″S 170°11′50″E / 44.56417°S 170.19722°E | 540 | 1965 | Meridian Energy |
| Cleardale | Ashburton | 43°27′08.8″S 171°35′03.8″E / 43.452444°S 171.584389°E | 1.1 | 2010 | Re-Generate NZ | |
| Clyde | Central Otago | Clutha River | 45°10′46″S 169°18′25″E / 45.17944°S 169.30694°E | 432 | 1992 | Contact Energy |
| Cobb | Tasman | 41°06′13″S 172°41′16″E / 41.10361°S 172.68778°E | 34.3 | 1956 | Manawa Energy | |
| Coleridge | Selwyn | 43°21′51″S 171°31′37″E / 43.36417°S 171.52694°E | 45 | 1914 | Manawa Energy | |
| Deep Stream | Clutha | Waipori | 5 | 2008 | Manawa Energy | |
| Dillmans | Westland | Kumara | 3.5 | 1928 | Manawa Energy | |
| Duffers | Westland | Kumara | 0.5 | 1928 | Manawa Energy | |
| Ellis | Central Otago | Teviot Scheme | 7.8 | 1981 | Pioneer Energy | |
| Falls | Central Otago | Manuherikia River | 1.3 | 2003 | Pioneer Energy | |
| Flaxy | Whakatane | Wheao and Flaxy | 2.1[8] | 1982 | Manawa Energy | |
| Fraser (Lower) | Central Otago | Fraser Power Scheme | 2.8 | 1956 | Pioneer Energy | |
| Fraser (Upper) | Central Otago | Fraser Power Scheme | 8 | 2019 | Pioneer Energy | |
| George | Central Otago | Teviot Scheme | 1 | 1924 (refurbished 2002) | Pioneer Energy | |
| Highbank[9] | Ashburton | Rangitata Diversion Race | 43°34′24″S 171°44′08″E / 43.573302°S 171.73557°E | 25.2 | 1945 | Manawa Energy |
| Hinemaiaia A | Taupō | Hinemaiaia | 38°53′24″S 176°05′27″E / 38.890086°S 176.090875°E | 2.0 | 1952 | Manawa Energy |
| Hinemaiaia B | Taupō | Hinemaiaia | 1.3 | 1966 | Manawa Energy | |
| Hinemaiaia C | Taupō | Hinemaiaia | 2.8 | 1982 | Manawa Energy | |
| Horseshoe Bend | Central Otago | Teviot Scheme | 4.3 | 1999 | Pioneer Energy | |
| Kaimai 5 | Western Bay of Plenty | Kaimai | 0.35 | 1994 | Manawa Energy | |
| Kaitawa | Wairoa | Waikaremoana | 38°48′12″S 177°07′52″E / 38.80323°S 177.1311°E | 36 | 1948 | Genesis Energy |
| Kaniere Forks | Westland | Lake Kaniere | 0.43 | 1911 | Manawa Energy | |
| Karapiro | Waipa | Waikato River | 37°55′26″S 175°32′21″E / 37.92389°S 175.53917°E | 90 | 1948 | Mercury Energy |
| Kourarau | Carterton | 41°04′1.2″S 175°40′58.5″E / 41.067000°S 175.682917°E | 1.0 | 1923, 1925 | Trust House | |
| Kowhai | Central Otago | Teviot Scheme | 1.9 | 2010 | Pioneer Energy | |
| Kuratau | Taupō | 38°52′46.1″S 175°44′8.1″E / 38.879472°S 175.735583°E | 6 | 1962 | King Country Energy | |
| Kumara | Westland | Kumara | 6.5 | 1928 | Manawa Energy | |
| Lloyd Mandeno | Western Bay of Plenty | Kaimai | 15.6 | 1972 | Manawa Energy | |
| Lower Mangapapa | Western Bay of Plenty | Kaimai | 6.0 | 1979 | Manawa Energy | |
| Manapouri | Southland | 45°31′17″S 167°16′40″E / 45.52139°S 167.27778°E | 850 | 1971 | Meridian Energy | |
| Mangahao | Horowhenua | 40°34′36″S 175°27′1″E / 40.57667°S 175.45028°E | 42 | 1924 | Todd Energy | |
| Mangorei | New Plymouth | 39°06′18.5″S 174°07′07.7″E / 39.105139°S 174.118806°E | 4.5 | 1906, 1931 | Manawa Energy | |
| Maraetai I | South Waikato / Taupō | Waikato River | 38°21′09″S 175°44′38″E / 38.35250°S 175.74389°E | 252 | 1954 | Mercury Energy |
| Maraetai II | South Waikato / Taupō | Waikato River | 108 | 1971 | Mercury Energy | |
| Maraetai (mini) | South Waikato / Taupō | 0.1 | Mercury | |||
| Matahina | Whakatane | 38°06′54″S 176°48′52″E / 38.114908°S 176.814473°E | 80 | 1967 | Manawa Energy | |
| Matiri | Buller | 41°39′43″S 172°20′4″E / 41.66194°S 172.33444°E | 5 | 2020 | Pioneer Energy | |
| McKays Creek | Westland | Lake Kaniere | 1.1 | 1931 | Manawa Energy | |
| Michelle | Central Otago | Teviot Scheme | 1.6 | 1982 | Pioneer Energy | |
| Monowai | Southland | 45°46′32.5″S 167°36′59.7″E / 45.775694°S 167.616583°E | 6.6 | 1926 | Pioneer Energy | |
| Montalto[9] | Ashburton | Rangitata Diversion | 1.8 | 1982 | Manawa Energy | |
| Motukawa | New Plymouth | 4.5 | 1927-1938 | Manawa Energy | ||
| Ohakuri | South Waikato / Taupō | Waikato River | 38°24′30″S 176°5′22″E / 38.40833°S 176.08944°E | 112 | 1962 | Mercury Energy |
| Ōhau A[7] | Mackenzie | Upper Waitaki | 44°15′52″S 170°1′56″E / 44.26444°S 170.03222°E | 264 | 1980 | Meridian Energy |
| Ōhau B[7] | Waitaki | Upper Waitaki | 44°17′58″S 170°6′44″E / 44.29944°S 170.11222°E | 212 | 1984 | Meridian Energy |
| Ōhau C[7] | Waitaki | Upper Waitaki | 44°20′31″S 170°10′56″E / 44.34194°S 170.18222°E | 212 | 1985 | Meridian Energy |
| Omanawa Falls | Bay of Plenty | 37°50′46.6″S 176°05′21.3″E / 37.846278°S 176.089250°E | 0.3 | 1915, extended 1921 | Omanawa Falls Hydro Limited | |
| Onekaka | Tasman | 40°46′56″S 172°41′15″E / 40.78222°S 172.68750°E | 0.94 | 2003 | Onekaka Energy | |
| Opuha | Mackenzie | 7.5 | 1999 | Opuha Water / Manawa Energy | ||
| Oxburn/Glenorchy | Queenstown Lakes | 0.4 | 1968 | Pioneer Energy | ||
| Paerau | Central Otago | Strath Taieri | 10 | 1984 | Manawa Energy | |
| Patea | South Taranaki | 39°32′46″S 174°34′13″E / 39.54611°S 174.57028°E | 32 | 1984 | Manawa Energy | |
| Patearoa | Central Otago | Strath Taieri | 2.3 | 1984 | Manawa Energy | |
| Piriaka | Ruapehu | 38°54′42″S 175°20′34″E / 38.911584°S 175.342894°E | 1.3 | 1924 | King Country Energy | |
| Piripaua | Wairoa | Waikaremoana | 38°50′21″S 177°10′05″E / 38.83906°S 177.16817°E | 42 | 1943 | Genesis Energy |
| Pupu | Tasman | 0.3 | 1929 | Pupu Hydro Society | ||
| Rangipo | Taupō | Tongariro | 39°09′12″S 175°50′12″E / 39.153316°S 175.836802°E | 120 | 1983 | Genesis Energy |
| Rimu | Hastings | Esk | 2.4 | 2013 | Manawa Energy | |
| Roaring Meg lower | Central Otago / Queentown Lakes | Roaring Meg | 3.0 | 1936 | Pioneer Energy | |
| Roaring Meg upper | Central Otago / Queentown Lakes | Roaring Meg | 1.3 | 1936 | Pioneer Energy | |
| Roxburgh | Central Otago | Clutha River | 45°28′33″S 169°19′21″E / 45.475811°S 169.322555°E | 320 | 1956 | Contact |
| Ruahihi | Western Bay of Plenty | Kaimai | 20 | 1981 | Manawa Energy | |
| Tekapo A[7] | Mackenzie | Upper Waitaki | 44°00′50″S 170°27′38″E / 44.013805°S 170.460516°E | 25 | 1951 | Genesis Energy |
| Tekapo B[7] | Mackenzie | Upper Waitaki | 44°07′21″S 170°12′43″E / 44.12253°S 170.211947°E | 160 | 1977 | Genesis Energy |
| Tokaanu | Taupō | Tongariro | 38°58′52″S 175°46′06″E / 38.98113°S 175.768282°E | 240 | 1973 | Genesis Energy |
| Toronui | Hastings | Esk | 1.4 | 2013 | Manawa Energy | |
| Tuai | Wairoa | Waikaremoana | 38°48′25″S 177°09′03″E / 38.806819°S 177.150844°E | 60 | 1929 | Genesis Energy |
| Wahapo/Ōkārito Forks | Westland | 3.1 | 1960 | Manawa Energy | ||
| Waihi Hydro | Waihi | 5.0 | 1986 | Eastland Generation | ||
| Waihopai | Marlborough | 39°09′12″S 175°50′12″E / 39.153316°S 175.836802°E | 2.5 | 1927 | Manawa Energy | |
| Waipapa | South Waikato | Waikato River | 38°17′32″S 175°41′01″E / 38.29216°S 175.683568°E | 51 | 1961 | Mercury Energy |
| Waipori 1A | Clutha | Waipori | 10 | 1907 | Manawa Energy | |
| Waipori 2A | Clutha | Waipori | 58 | Manawa Energy | ||
| Waipori 3 | Clutha | Waipori | 7.6 | Manawa Energy | ||
| Waipori 4 | Clutha | Waipori | 8 | Manawa Energy | ||
| Wairere | Waikato | 38°31′54″S 175°00′30″E / 38.531654°S 175.008291°E | 4.6 | 1925 | King Country Energy | |
| Wairua | Whangarei | 35°45′27″S 174°04′03″E / 35.75753°S 174.067619°E | 5.0 | 1916 | Northpower | |
| Waitaki[7] | Waitaki | Lower Waitaki | 44°41′23″S 170°25′34″E / 44.68983°S 170.426173°E | 90 | 1935 | Meridian Energy |
| Whakamaru | South Waikato / Taupō | Waikato River | 38°25.178′S 175°48.493′E / 38.419633°S 175.808217°E | 124 | 1956 | Mercury Energy |
| Brooklyn (hydro) | near Motueka, Tasman | 0.2 | 1934 | Brooklyn Electricity Ltd | ||
| Drysdale | near Marton, Manawatu-Wanganui | 0.1 | Drysdale Hydro Company | |||
| Feredays Island | Canterbury | 0.3 | 2005 | Kea Energy | ||
| Fox | West Coast | 0.2 | ||||
| Mangapehi | Waikato | 1.6 | 2008 | Pioneer Energy | ||
| Mangatangi | Franklin, Auckland | 0.6 | Watercare Services | |||
| Mangatawhiri | Franklin, Auckland | 0.2 | Counties Power | |||
| Marokopa | Waitomo area, Waikato | 2.0 | Clearwater Hydro | |||
| Mataura | near Gore, Southland | 0.9 | Niblick Trust | |||
| Matawai | Gisborne | 2.0 | 2009 | Pioneer Energy | ||
| Mokauiti | Central North Island | 1.9 | 1925, 1938, 1963 | King Country Energy | ||
| Ngahere | West Coast | 0.1 | Birchfield Minerals | |||
| Normanby | Normanby, Taranaki | 1.0 | 1903, 2015 | Greenfern Industries | ||
| Onekaka | Tasman District | 1.0 | Onekaka Energy | |||
| Opunake | Opunake, Taranaki | 0.3 | ||||
| Raetihi | Raetihi, Manawatu-Wanganui | 0.3 | ||||
| Rochfort | Westport, West Coast | 4.2 | 2013 | Kawatiri Energy | ||
| Talla Burn | Central Otago | 2.6 | 2010 | Talla Burn Generation | ||
| Teviot Bridge | Roxburgh, Otago | Teviot Scheme | 1.1 | 1972 | Pioneer Energy | |
| Turitea (hydro) | near Palmerston North | 0.1 | Palmerston North City Council | |||
| Waihi Station | near Wairoa, Hawke's Bay | 4.7 | 1913 | |||
| Wheao | Whakatane | Wheao and Flaxy | 38°38′00″S 176°34′41″E / 38.633332°S 176.578077°E | 24 | 1982 | Manawa Energy |
Source:[10]
Decommissioned hydroelectric
[edit]| Name | Location | Type | Capacity (MW) | Commissioned | Decommissioned | Last operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullendale | Queenstown | 2 Pelton wheels | 0.04 | 1886 | 1907 | Phoenix Mine | First industrial generation in NZ |
| Okere Falls | north-east of Rotorua | 0.2 | 1901 | 1936 | NZ Government | First power station owned by government. Dismantled in 1941. | |
| One Mile Creek | Queenstown | 1 Pelton wheel | 0.06 | 1924 | 1966 | Otago Central Electric Power Board | Decommissioned but restored as heritage exhibit in 2005 |
| Horahora | east of Cambridge, Waikato | 10.3 | 1913 | 1947 | State Hydro Department | Drowned by formation of Lake Karapiro | |
| Reefton | Reefton, West Coast | <1 | 1888 | 1949 | Grey Electric Power Board | Demolished | |
| Wye Creek | Otago-Southland | 1.3 | 1936 | 2008 | Pioneer Energy | Mothballed after turbine/generator failure | |
| Havelock North | Maraetotara Valley | 0.18 (250 hp) | 1922 | 1941 | Hawke’s Bay Electric Power Board | Dam used as popular swimming spot.
Decommissioned due to lightning strike damage. |
Heritage hydroelectric
[edit]| Name | Location | Type | Output | Commissioned | Operator | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mokopeka | Maraetotara Valley, Hawke's Bay | Private | 8KW at 110V DC | 1891 | John Chambers | Farming tools, heating and cooking for nearby homesteads | Believed to be the oldest hydro electric power station in the world that still operates.[citation needed] Currently maintained by volunteers.
Was never connected to national grid. |
Fossil-fuel thermal
[edit]| Name | Coordinates | Territorial authority | Type | Capacity (MW) | Commissioned | Closed/ decommissioning date | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Hospital | Auckland (Waitemata) | Gas/diesel cogeneration | 3.6 | 2005 | Auckland DHB / Pioneer Energy | ||
| Bream Bay | Whangarei | Diesel recip engine | 9 | 2011 | Manawa Energy | ||
| Edgecumbe | Whakatane | Gas cogeneration | 10 | 1996 | Nova Energy | ||
| Evans Bay | Wellington | Coal steam turbine | 23 | 1924 | 1968 | Wellington MED | |
| Glenbrook | Auckland (Franklin) | Coal/gas waste heat | 112 | 1997 | Alinta | ||
| Junction Road | Taranaki | Gas | 100 | 2020 [11] | Nova Energy | ||
| Huntly 1,2, & 4 | 37°32′40″S 175°09′01″E / 37.544475°S 175.150412°E | Waikato | Coal/gas steam turbine | 750 | 1983 | Genesis Energy | |
| Huntly 3 | 37°32′40″S 175°09′01″E / 37.544475°S 175.150412°E | Waikato | Coal/gas steam turbine | 250 | 1983 | 2012 | Genesis Energy |
| Huntly 5 | 37°32′35″S 175°08′57″E / 37.543046°S 175.149103°E | Waikato | Gas combined-cycle | 385 | 2007 | Genesis Energy | |
| Huntly 6 | 37°32′38″S 175°08′53″E / 37.543982°S 175.14814°E | Waikato | Gas/diesel open-cycle | 48 | 2004 | Genesis Energy | |
| Kapuni | South Taranaki | Gas combined-cycle cogeneration | 25 | 1998 | Vector / Bay of Plenty Energy | ||
| Kawerau (TPP) | Kawerau | Gas cogeneration | 37 | 1966 | Tasman Pulp and Paper | ||
| Kinleith | South Waikato | Wood/gas cogeneration | 40 | 1998 | Genesis Energy | ||
| Kings Wharf | Auckland (Waitemata) | Coal steam turbine | 10.5 | 1913 | 1968 | Auckland EPB | |
| Mangahewa | New Plymouth | Gas | 9.0 | 2008 | Nova Energy | ||
| Marsden A | Whangarei | Oil | 240 | 1967 | 1997 | ECNZ | |
| Marsden B | Whangarei | Oil | 250 | never commissioned | ECNZ | ||
| McKee (recip) | New Plymouth | Gas reciprocating | 2.0 | 2008 | Nova Energy | ||
| McKee (turbine) | New Plymouth | Gas open-cycle | 100 | 2013 | Todd Generation | ||
| Meremere | Waikato | Coal steam turbine | 210 | 1958 | 1991 | ECNZ | |
| New Plymouth | New Plymouth | Gas/oil steam turbine | 600 | 1974 | 2008 | Contact Energy | |
| Otahuhu A | Auckland (Otara-Papatoetoe) | Gas open cycle | 1968 | late 1990s | Contact Energy | ||
| Otahuhu B | Auckland (Otara-Papatoetoe) | Gas combined cycle | 404 | 2000 | 2015 | Contact Energy | |
| Palmerston North[12] | Palmerston North | Town gas/diesel reciprocating | 2 | 1924 | 1992 | Palmerston North MED | |
| QE2 Park | Christchurch | Diesel recip engine | 4 | 2011-2 | Orion New Zealand | ||
| Southdown | 36°55′39″S 174°49′38″E / 36.927563°S 174.827328°E | Auckland (Maungakiekie-Tamaki) | Gas combined-cycle cogeneration | 170 | 1997 | 2015 | Mercury Energy |
| Springlands[13] | Marlborough | Diesel reciprocating | 1.5 | 1930 | 2003 | Marlborough Lines | |
| Stratford CC | 39°19′56″S 174°19′8″E / 39.33222°S 174.31889°E | Stratford | Gas combined-cycle | 377 | 1998 | 2026 | Contact Energy |
| Stratford peaker | 39°19′56″S 174°19′8″E / 39.33222°S 174.31889°E | Stratford | Gas open-cycle | 200 | 2010 | Contact Energy | |
| Te Awamutu | Waipa | Gas turbine | 54 | 1995 | 2007 | Genesis Energy | |
| Te Rapa | 37°42′59″S 175°13′0″E / 37.71639°S 175.21667°E | Hamilton | Gas cogeneration | 44 | 1999 | 2023 | Contact Energy |
| Wellington Hospital | Wellington | Gas/oil cogeneration | 8 | 1981 | Capital & Coast DHB / Vector / Meridian Energy | ||
| Whareroa | South Taranaki | Gas combined-cycle cogeneration | 68 | 1996 | Fonterra / Todd Energy | ||
| Whirinaki | 39°22′59″S 176°53′16″E / 39.38306°S 176.88778°E | Hastings | Diesel open-cycle | 155 | 2004 | Contact Energy |
Source:[10]
Wind
[edit]| Name | Territorial authority | Coordinates | Number of turbines | Capacity (MW) | Commissioned | Closed | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awhitu | Waikato | 36°16′S 174°40′E / 36.267°S 174.667°E | 1 | 1 | 2020 | Private developer | |
| Brooklyn Wind Turbine (original) | Wellington | 1 | 0.23 | 1993 | 2015 | Meridian Energy | |
| Brooklyn Wind Turbine (new) | Wellington | 1 | 0.9 | 2016 | Meridian Energy | ||
| Chatham Islands Wind Farm | Chatham Islands | 44°2′13″S 176°23′0″W / 44.03694°S 176.38333°W | 2 | 0.46 | 2010 | CBD Energy / Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust | |
| Flat Hill | near Bluff, Southland | 46°35′S 168°17′E / 46.583°S 168.283°E | 8 | 6.8 | 2015[14] | Pioneer Energy | |
| Gebbies Pass | Christchurch | 43°41′54″S 172°38′27″E / 43.69833°S 172.64083°E | 1 | 0.5 | 2003 | Windflow Technology | |
| Harapaki Wind Farm | Hawkes Bay | 39°11′2″S 176°41′35″E / 39.18389°S 176.69306°E | 41 | 176 | 2024 | Meridian Energy | |
| Hau Nui | South Wairarapa | 41°21′42″S 175°29′2″E / 41.36167°S 175.48389°E | 15 | 8.7 | 1996, 2004 | Genesis Energy | |
| Horseshoe Bend | Central Otago | 3 | 2.3 | 2009 | Pioneer Energy | ||
| Kaiwera Downs - Stage 1 | south-east of Gore, Southland | 46°14′29″S 169°3′21″E / 46.24139°S 169.05583°E | 10 | 43 | 2023 | Mercury Energy | |
| Lulworth[15] | Marlborough | 4 | 1.0 | 2011 | Energy Marlborough | ||
| Mahinerangi | Dunedin | 45°45′38″S 169°54′18″E / 45.76056°S 169.90500°E | 12 | 36 | 2011 | Mercury Energy | |
| Mill Creek | Wellington | 41°12′44″S 174°44′20″E / 41.21222°S 174.73889°E | 26 | 60 | 2014 | Meridian Energy | |
| Mt Stuart[16] | Clutha | 46°04′20″S 169°46′2″E / 46.07222°S 169.76722°E | 9 | 7.7 | December 2011 | Pioneer Energy | |
| Southbridge | Selwyn | 1 | 0.1 | 2005 | Energy 3 | ||
| Tararua | Palmerston North / Tararua | 40°20′46″S 175°46′48″E / 40.34611°S 175.78000°E | 134 | 161 | 1999, 2004, 2007 | Mercury Energy | |
| Te Āpiti | Palmerston North / Tararua | 40°17′46″S 175°48′30″E / 40.29611°S 175.80833°E | 55 | 91 | 2004 | Meridian Energy | |
| Te Rere Hau | Palmerston North / Tararua | 40°23′18″S 175°43′27″E / 40.38833°S 175.72417°E | 97 | 48.5 | 2006, 2009, 2011 | Meridian | |
| Te Uku | Waikato | 37°52′42″S 174°57′47″E / 37.87833°S 174.96306°E | 28 | 64.4 | 2011 | Meridian Energy / WEL Networks | |
| Turitea | Palmerston North / Turitea | 40°40′28″S 175°40′17″E / 40.67444°S 175.67139°E | 60 | 222 | 2021 (stage 1)
2023 (stage 2) |
Mercury Energy | |
| Waipipi | South Taranaki | 39°47′S 174°33′E / 39.783°S 174.550°E | 31 | 133 | 2021 | Mercury Energy | |
| Weld Cone | Marlborough | 3 | 0.8 | 2010 | Energy Marlborough | ||
| West Wind | Wellington | 41°16′35″S 174°39′37″E / 41.27639°S 174.66028°E | 62 | 143 | 2009 | Meridian Energy | |
| White Hill | Southland | 45°45′9″S 168°16′18″E / 45.75250°S 168.27167°E | 29 | 58 | 2007 | Meridian Energy | |
Solar
[edit]| Name | Territorial authority | Coordinates | Number of inverters | Capacity (MWp DC) | Capacity (MW AC) | Commissioned | Closed | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wairau Valley Solar Farm[19] | Marlborough | 41°36′31″S 173°25′50″E / 41.60874°S 173.43056°E | 1 | 2 | 2021 | Kea Energy | ||
| Kapuni Solar Plant[20] | South Taranaki | Not Stated | 2.1[21] | 2021 | Sunergise | |||
| Kaitaia Solar Farm[22] | Northland | 6 | 32 | 23 | Began 2023 | Lodestone Energy | ||
| Te Ihi o te Ra Solar Farm | Gisborne | 5.2 | 2023 | Eastland Generation | ||||
| Rangitaiki | Edgecumbe | 32 | 24 | 2024 | Lodestone Energy | |||
| New Plymouth Airport Solar Farm | New Plymouth | 10 | 2025 | Lodestone Energy | ||||
| Lauriston Solar Farm | Canterbury | 63 | 47 | 2025 | Genesis Energy Limited
FRV Services | |||
| Te Herenga o Te Ra | Edgecumbe | 42 | 33 | 2025 | Lodestone Energy | |||
| Pamu Ra ki Whitianga | Whitianga | 33 | 29 | 2025 | Lodestone Energy | |||
| Twin Rivers | Northland | 31 | 24 | 2025 | Ranui Generation | |||
| Pukenui | Te Aupōuri peninsula | 28 | 21 | 2025 | Far North Solar Farms | |||
| Te Puna Mauri ō Omaru | Ruawai | 24 | 17 | 2025 | Northpower | |||
| Papareireiā | Maungaturoto | 22 | 18 | 2025 | Ngāpuhi Investment Fund | |||
| Taiohi Solar Farm | Waikato | 30 | 22 | 2025 | WEL Networks |
Grid battery storage
[edit]| Name | Territorial authority | Coordinates | Type | Capacity (MW/MWh) | Commissioned | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Innes | Auckland (Manugakiekie-Tamaki) | Tesla Powerpack | 1.0/2.3 | 2016 | Vector | |
| Glenbrook-Ohurua | Auckland (Manugakiekie-Tamaki) | Tesla | 100/200 | 2026 | Contact Energy | |
| Hobsonville Point | Auckland (Upper Harbour) | Tesla Powerpack | 1.0/2.3 | 2018 | Vector | |
| Rotohiko | Waikato | Saft (company) | 35/33 | 2023 | WEL Networks | |
| Ruakākā Energy Park | Northland | Saft (company) | 100/200 | 2025 | Meridian Energy | |
| Snells Beach | Auckland (Rodney) | 2.75/6.7 | 2018 | Vector | ||
| Warkworth South | Auckland (Rodney) | 2.0/4.8 | 2018 | Vector | ||
| Whangamata (CBD standby power) | Thames-Coromandel | 2.0/2.0 | 2020 | Powerco |
Proposed power stations
[edit]| Name | Location | Type | Planned capacity (MW) | Operator | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awhitu | near Waiuku, Auckland | Wind | 15 | Private operator | 2MW under construction | [17][23] |
| Castle Hill | northeast of Masterton | Wind | 300 | Genesis Energy Limited | consented - seeking extension | [17][24][25] |
| Clandeboye | South Cantebury | Solar | 27 | Lodestone Energy | under construction - online Q4 2026 | |
| Edgecumbe Solar Farm | Edgecumbe | Solar | 38 | Far North Solar Farms | consented | [26] |
| Edgecumbe Solar Farm Genesis | Edgecumbe | Solar | 114 | Genesis Energy Limited | under construction - online Q3 2027 | [27] |
| Foxton Solar Farm | Foxton | Solar | 42 | Far North Solar Farms | consented | [26] |
| Huriwaka (prev. Central Wind)(Moawhango) | between Taihape and Waiouru | Wind | 230 (prev. 130) | Manawa Energy | Previously Meridian Energy, consents lapsed, re-consenting underway with new developer Manawa Energy | [17] |
| Te Mihi Stage 2 | Taupō | Geothermal | 101 | Contact Energy | partially replaces Wairakei A & B legacy power stations - under construction. online Q3 2027 | [28] |
| Te Mihi Stage 3 | Taupō | Geothermal | 100 | Contact Energy | Final replacement of Wairakei A & B legacy power stations. FID due FY28 | |
| Glenbrook Battery 2.0 | Glenbrook | Battery | 200 | Contact Energy | under construction - online March 2028 | |
| Hauauru ma raki | Waikato coast | Wind | 504 | Contact Energy | consents lapsed | [17] |
| Hurunui | North Canterbury | Wind | 76 | Meridian Energy | consents lapsed | [17][29] |
| Huntly Battery | Huntly | Battery | 100 | Genesis Energy Limited | online Q1 2027 | |
| Huntly Wind Farm | Huntly | Wind | 200-300 | Mercury Energy | In design | |
| Kaimai Wind Farm | northern Kaimai Range | Wind | 168 | Ventus Energy | applied for consent | [30] |
| Kaiwaikawe | Dargaville | Wind | 74 | Mercury Energy | Under construction - first power mid 2026 | [31][32] |
| Kaiwera Downs Stage 2 | south-east of Gore, Southland | Wind | 155 | Mercury Energy | Stage 2 - 155MW - under construction - first power mid-2026 - completion mid-2027 | [17] |
| Kowhai Park Solar Farm | Christchurch | Solar | 168 | Contact, Lightsource BP | Under construction - online Q2 2026 | [33] |
| Lodestone One | Dargaville | Solar | 80 | Lodestone Energy | consented | [34] |
| Pukaki Intake | near Twizel, Canterbury | Hydro | 35 | Meridian Energy | consents lapsed | [35] |
| Manawatu Battery | Manawatu | Battery | 100 | Meridian Energy | applied for consent | |
| Mahinerangi stage 2 | Lake Mahinerangi, west of Dunedin | Wind | 138 | Mercury Energy | consented - FID due 2026 | [17] |
| Marsden Point | Northland | Solar | 26.7 | Refining NZ | [36] | |
| Mount Munro | Eketahuna | Wind | 90 | Meridian Energy | consented | [37] |
| Rangiriri | Waikato | Solar | 146 | Island Green Power | in development | [38] |
| Ruakākā Solar Farm | Northland | Solar | 120 | Meridian Energy | under construction | [39] |
| Mount Cass | Canterbury | Wind | 93 | Yinson Holdings | under construction | [40][41] |
| Ngakawau | West Coast | Hydro | 24 | Hydro Developments | Consents expire 2026 | [35] |
| Ngawha OEC5 | Kaikohe | Geothermal | 32 | Top Energy | consented | [42] |
| Onslow | Otago | Pumped hydro | 1200 | New Zealand Government | detailed investigation; cancelled after change of government | [43][44] |
| Omeheu | Whakatane | Solar | 27 | Far North Solar Farm | under construction - online Q2 2026 | [45] |
| Puketoi | Manawatu | Wind | 228 | Mercury Energy | consents expire 2031. FID due mid 2027 | [46] |
| Rakaia River | Canterbury | Hydro | 16 | Ashburton Community Water Trust | consented | |
| Rangimarie | Waikato | Solar | 10 | NewPower | under construction | [47] |
| Te Rāhui | Taupō | Solar | 400 | Nova Energy | consented - Stage 1 200MW under construction. first power 2026 | [48] |
| Rototuna | Northland | Wind | 500 | Meridian Energy | ||
| Slopedown | east of Gore, Southland | Wind | 150 | Genesis Energy Limited | [49] | |
| Stratford Battery | Stratford, Taranaki | Battery | 100 | Contact Energy | consented | [50] |
| Swannanoa | Christchurch | Solar | 200 | Meridian Energy | seeking consent | |
| Tauhara 2 | Taupo | Geothermal | 60-70 | Contact Energy | in development. Earliest FID FY27 | |
| Tauhara 3 | Taupo | Geothermal | 100 | Contact Energy | in development. Earliest FID FY30 | |
| Taheke | Okere Falls, Rotoiti | Geothermal | 35 | Eastland | consented | |
| Taumatatotara | 10 km south of Taharoa | Wind | 92 | Ventus Energy | consented stage 1 (seeking amendment for stage 2 tip height of up to 180m) | [30] |
| Te Rere Hau Wind Farm re-power | Palmerston North / Tararua | Wind | 170 | NZ Windfarms-Meridian | replace Windflow 91x500 kW with 39x4.2 MW turbines raising wind farm capacity to 170 MW | |
| Tararua Wind Farm re-power | Palmerston North / Tararua | Wind | 60MW uplift to 221MW | Mercury Energy | replace turbines for uplift of 60MW to 221MW. Planned ~2030 | |
| Tuahei | Te Aroha | Solar | 150 | First Renewables
Harmony Energy |
under construction, first power 2026 | [51] |
| Tory Channel | Marlborough | Tidal | 10 | Energy Pacifica | ||
| Upper Kaituna | Bay of Plenty | Hydro | 14 | Bay of Plenty Energy | concession granted. project not being pursued | |
| Waikato Solar | Waikato | Solar | 100 | Meridian Energy | design | |
| Waitahe Solar Farm | Waiotahe | Solar | 81 | Far North Solar Farms | consented | [26] |
| Waiinu Energy Park | Taranaki | Wind/Solar/
Battery |
350 Wind
550 Solar |
Meridian | seeking fast track consent | |
| Waerenga | Waikato | Solar | 190 | Island Green Power | in development | [52] |
| Waikato Power Station | Tihiroa, Waikato | Gas | 360 | Todd Generation | consented (expires 2027); project not being pursued[53] | [54] |
| Western Bay Solar Project | Kuratau | Solar | 500 | Meridian | seeking fast track consent | |
| Whakamaru Battery | Whakamaru | Battery | 150 | Mercury Energy | preliminary design |
Source:[17]
See also
[edit]References
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Further reading
[edit]- Martin, John E. (1991). People, politics and power stations : electric power generation in New Zealand, 1880-1990. Bridget Williams Books. ISBN 0-908912-16-1.
- "Energy in New Zealand 2015". MBIE. August 2015. Archived from the original on 15 February 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
External links
[edit]- Identification of Potential Hydroelectric Resources - a report prepared for the Ministry of Economic Development in January 2004