Te Uku is a 64.4MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Waikato, 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 2009 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in March 2011. Buy the profile here.
Smarter leaders trust GlobalData
Description
The project was developed by Meridian Energy and WEL Networks. The project is currently owned by Meridian Energy.
The project generates 250,000MWh electricity and supplies enough clean energy to power 27,000 households, offsetting 145,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.
Development status
The project is currently active. The project construction commenced in 2009 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in March 2011.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Meridian Energy under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors involved
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The company provided 28 units of SWT-2.3-101 turbines, each with 2.3MW nameplate capacity.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is the O&M contractor for the wind power project for a period of 2 years.
For more details on Te Uku, buy the profile here.
About Meridian Energy
Meridian Energy Ltd (Meridian Energy) is a state-owned energy utility that generates, trades and retails electricity. It utilizes renewable energy sources such as wind and water for generation of electricity. It also procures electricity from the wholesale electricity market. The company supplies electricity to homes, businesses and farms in New Zealand. Meridian Energy operates hydropower plants on the Waitaki River and Manapouri Lake in New Zealand and operates wind power plants in New Zealand. The company has presence in New Zealand and the UK. Meridian Energy is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
About WEL Networks
WEL Networks Ltd (WEL) is a provider of energy solutions to transport electricity. The company offers electricity distribution; power lines, poles, underground cables and technology maintenance; power saving tips, vegetation management, network connections and other related services. It provides fast chargers for electric vehicles; smart meters and solar grid connections. WEL transmits electricity to the customers through overhead wires and underground cables. The company serves residential and commercial sectors. WEL is headquartered in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand.
Data Insights
From
The gold standard of business intelligence.
Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.
GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying research used to produce this article.
This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Intelligence Center, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide from announcement through to operation across all technologies and countries worldwide.
