Benmore is a 540MW hydro power project. It is located on Waitaki river/basin in Southland, New Zealand. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 1958 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1965. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is currently owned by Meridian Energy with a stake of 100%.
The net head of the project is 92m. The project generated 2,215 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 1958 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1965.
Contractors involved
Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 6 units of francis turbines, each with 90MW nameplate capacity.
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