Cobb is a 32 MW hydro power plant in New Zealand, operated by Trustpower since its commissioning in 1914. Ranked #21 of 24 hydro plants in New Zealand, Cobb's 32 MW represents 0.73% of the country's total hydro capacity of 4,388 MW. The largest hydro plant in New Zealand is Manapouri at 800 MW, making Cobb 25 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the West Coast region, approximately 150 km northwest of Christchurch.
112 years old
New Zealand, Oceania
- 38. largest of 43 plants in New Zealand
- #16,178 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,742 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.48% of the installed capacity of New Zealand
112 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Trustpower operates 9 plants totalling 381 MW
Source: Trustpower
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Cobb is a hydro power plant producing approximately 112 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
New Zealand- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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