Waitaki is a 90 MW hydro power plant in New Zealand, operated by Meridian Energy. Ranked #12 of 24 hydro plants in New Zealand, Waitaki's 90 MW represents 2.05% of New Zealand's total hydro capacity of 4,388 MW. The largest hydro plant in New Zealand is Manapouri at 800 MW, making Waitaki 8.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Ohau A (688 MW, Hydro), Benmore (540 MW, Hydro), and Aviemore (220 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Canterbury region, approximately 60 km from Christchurch.
73 years old
New Zealand, Oceania
- 22. largest of 43 plants in New Zealand
- #10,691 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,428 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 1.35% of the installed capacity of New Zealand
73 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Meridian Energy operates 12 plants totalling 2,886 MW
5 plants within 100 km, 1,639 MW combined
Source: Meridian Energy
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Waitaki is a hydro power plant producing approximately 315 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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