4 FAQs about How many wind power manufacturers are there in new zealand

How many wind power plants are there in New Zealand?

New Zealand generates wind-powered energy from 7 wind power plants across the country, totaling 458. 6 MW. In 2024, there are 664 utility grade turbines in operation throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. New Zealand has 21 commercially operating wind farms with a combined capacity of 615 MW.

How many wind farms are in Aotearoa New Zealand?

Since then there are now 664 (in 2024) utility grade turbines in operation throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. New Zealand has 21 commercially operating wind farms with a combined installed capacity of 1.3 GW. These wind farms supply over 7.5% of New Zealand's annual electricity generation, and provide 12.2% of the grid's total generation capacity.

How big is a wind turbine in New Zealand?

Turbines range in size from around 1 kW domestic units up to 15 MW which can be seen in prototype offshore wind farms. The largest capacity of a single wind turbine in New Zealand is 4.3 MW, situated at the Waipipi wind farm, which has a collective capacity across the farm of 133 MW.

What percentage of New Zealand's electricity is generated by wind?

Wind power constitutes a small but growing proportion of New Zealand 's electricity. As of November 2023, wind power accounts for 1,059 MW of installed capacity and over 6 percent of electricity generated in the country. New Zealand has abundant wind resources.

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