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Wind farms in New Zealand

New Zealand’s wind farms have an installed capacity of 622 megawatts and generate over 4% of our electricity. Find out where they are on our wind farm map.

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Meridian Energy
Adam Muldoon

Main activity:
NZ Electricity Generator / Wind Farm Developer

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Telephone: +64 4 381 1391
http://www.meridianenergy.co.nz

Description: Meridian Energy is committed to meeting the energy needs of New Zealanders by increasing the efficiency of our existing generation assets, as well as investing in new opportunities and other economic and sustainable methods of new generation. Meridian Energy is New Zealand ’s largest electricity generator. They generate using only renewable resources and supply around 200,000 residential, industrial and commercial customers throughout the country. Meridian Energy is a State-Owned Enterprise and therefore 100% New Zealand owned. As a generator, Meridian Energy own and operate nine South Island hydro (water) power stations – eight in the Waitaki hydro scheme, plus the Manapouri power station. Meridian Energy also own and operate Te Äpiti Wind Farm in the Manawatu. Each of the 55 turbines produces 1.65 MW and can generate enough power for up to 900 average homes. They also own and operate White Hill wind farm in Southland, and West Wind a 210MW wind farm in Wellington, which is under construction. Meridian Energy also has a subsidiary company, DamWatch Limited, based in Wellington , which specialises in dam safety advice and surveillance services. Meridian Energy takes responsibilities to New Zealand and the environment very seriously. As part of a comprehensive environmental management system, Meridian Energy work closely with local organisations and the Department of Conservation to preserve the natural environment and protect native plant and animal life. They also support communities within their generation areas by providing funding for community and sporting activities, the arts, and vital non-profit organisations.