Friday, July 31, 2015

New Zealand:

New Turbine Installed at Nga Awa Purua Geothermal Power Station (Mighty River Power)

Mighty River Power and Tauhara North No.2 Trust mark the installation of a new turbine at the Nga Awa Purua geothermal power station this week with a blessing.

The 138 MW plant operated by Mighty River Power under a joint venture (65%/35%) with the Trust produces enough renewable energy to power around 140,000 homes – the equivalent of every home in Taupo, Rotorua, Hamilton and Tauranga.

It is the largest single-shaft geothermal turbine in the world, weighing 62 tonnes and is 8.7 meters long.