Onshore wind capacity accounted for 9.5% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded onshore wind capacity of 774GW. This is expected to contribute 13.1% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,618GW. Of the total global onshore wind capacity, 0.11% is in New Zealand. Listed below are the five largest upcoming onshore wind power plants by capacity in New Zealand, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global onshore wind power segment. Buy the latest onshore wind power plant profiles here.
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1. Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm
The Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm is a 240MW onshore wind power project located in Southland, New Zealand. It is being developed by Tilt Renewables. The project is currently in under construction stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2023. The project is owned by Tilt Renewables. Buy the profile here.
2. Turitea Wind Farm
Turitea Wind Farm is a 221.40MW onshore wind power project in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. Mercury NZ is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2023. The project is currently in under construction stage. It is owned by Mercury NZ. Buy the profile here.
3. Mahinerangi Wind Farm
The 196MW Mahinerangi Wind Farm is located in Otago, New Zealand. It is owned by Mercury NZ. The onshore wind project is currently in partially active stage. Mercury NZ; Tilt Renewables is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Harapaki Wind Farm
The Harapaki Wind Farm is a 176.30MW onshore wind power project. It is planned in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. The project is currently in under construction stage. It will be developed by Meridian Energy. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2023. Meridian Energy is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Kaimai Wind Farm
The 125MW onshore wind project, Kaimai Wind Farm is expected to get commissioned by 2023. It is being developed by Ventus Energy New Zealand. The project is currently in permitting stage. Ventus Energy New Zealand is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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