World Power Plants

Wind Power Plants in New Zealand

7 plants · 459 MW total installed capacity

#Power plantCapacity (MW)Year
1West Wind142.62009
2Te Apiti90.752004
3Te Uku64.42010
4Mill Creek59.82014
5White Hill582007
6Mahinerangi362007
7Hai Nui7

Frequently Asked Questions: Wind Power in New Zealand

How many Wind power plants are in New Zealand?

New Zealand has 7 Wind power plants with a combined installed capacity of 459 MW.

What is the largest Wind power plant in New Zealand?

West Wind is the largest Wind power plant in New Zealand, with an installed capacity of 143 MW, commissioned in 2009.

What is the newest Wind power plant in New Zealand?

The most recently commissioned Wind power plant in New Zealand is Mill Creek (2014).

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

The average Wind power plant in New Zealand has a capacity of 66 MW.