Ohau A is a 264MW hydro power project. It is located on Waitaki river/basin in New Zealand. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1971 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1979.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 264 | 264 | – | Active | New Zealand |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Meridian Energy.
The project generated 1,150 GWh of electricity.
The hydro power project consists of 4 turbines, each with 66MW nameplate capacity.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1971 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1979.
Contractors Involved
Koncar Generators and Motors supplied 4 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 73.3 MVA.
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