New Zealand:

Te Mihi Geothermal Project Enters Start-Up Phase (Stuff)

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Contact Energy's Te Mihi geothermal power station, northwest of Taupo on the north island of New Zealand,  is coming to life as progress on construction continues.

Contact spokeswoman Vanessa Lai said they are now moving into the start-up phase of the project.

"The team on site have recently installed the first steam turbine unit and is well advance constructing the second unit, which will be responsible for generating electricity for the power station."

With more than 500 working on site, the 166 MWe power station is due to be completed mid- 2013 and will provide enough renewable energy for 160,000 homes.

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