Hydroelectric Power Plants in New Zealand
24 plants · 4,388 MW total installed capacity
| # | Power plant | Capacity (MW) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manapouri | 800 | 1967 |
| 2 | Ohau A | 688 | 1998 |
| 3 | Benmore | 540 | 1998 |
| 4 | Clyde | 432 | 1992 |
| 5 | Maraetai | 352 | 1998 |
| 6 | Aviemore | 220 | 1998 |
| 7 | Arapuni | 192 | 1929 |
| 8 | Tekapo | 179 | 1996 |
| 9 | Ohakuri | 106 | 1961 |
| 10 | Whakamaru | 98 | 1956 |
| 11 | Karapiro | 96 | 1947 |
| 12 | Waitaki | 90 | 1953 |
| 13 | Waipori | 83 | 2000 |
| 14 | Aratiatia | 78 | 1964 |
| 15 | Atiamuri | 74 | 2000 |
| 16 | Matahina | 60 | 1967 |
| 17 | Tuai | 60 | 1929 |
| 18 | Waipapa | 54 | 1961 |
| 19 | Piripaua | 42 | 1943 |
| 20 | Coleridge | 39 | — |
| 21 | Patea | 32 | 1984 |
| 22 | Cobb | 32 | 1914 |
| 23 | Highbank | 29 | 1984 |
| 24 | Paerau and Patearoa | 12 | 2011 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Hydroelectric Power in New Zealand
How many Hydroelectric power plants are in New Zealand?
New Zealand has 24 Hydroelectric power plants with a combined installed capacity of 4,388 MW.
What is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in New Zealand?
Manapouri is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in New Zealand, with an installed capacity of 800 MW, commissioned in 1967.
What is the newest Hydroelectric power plant in New Zealand?
The most recently commissioned Hydroelectric power plant in New Zealand is Paerau and Patearoa (2011).
What is the average size of a Hydroelectric power plant in New Zealand?
The average Hydroelectric power plant in New Zealand has a capacity of 183 MW.