World Power Plants

Geothermal Power Plants in New Zealand

7 plants · 666 MW total installed capacity

#Power plantCapacity (MW)Year
1Nga Awa Purua1382010
2Wairakei1321958
3Ohaaki1221984
4mokai1122000
5Kawerau1002008
6Rotokawa342000
7Te Huka Binary282010

Frequently Asked Questions: Geothermal Power in New Zealand

How many Geothermal power plants are in New Zealand?

New Zealand has 7 Geothermal power plants with a combined installed capacity of 666 MW.

What is the largest Geothermal power plant in New Zealand?

Nga Awa Purua is the largest Geothermal power plant in New Zealand, with an installed capacity of 138 MW, commissioned in 2010.

What is the newest Geothermal power plant in New Zealand?

The most recently commissioned Geothermal power plant in New Zealand is Nga Awa Purua (2010).

What is the average size of a Geothermal power plant in New Zealand?

The average Geothermal power plant in New Zealand has a capacity of 95 MW.