Wind Power in Te Apiti

Description: This project consists of 55 turbines with an installed capacity of 1.65 megawatts each. The wind farm is capable of generating enough electricity for 45,000 average-size homes. Wind power displaces the need to burn gas or coal to produce electricity, resulting in less carbon dioxide, sulphur and nitrous oxides being released into the atmosphere.


Project Type: Wind Power
Location: Manawatu/Ruahine Region, New Zealand
Quantity: -
Accounting period: -
Operator: First Climate
Certification: Voluntary Carbon Standard
Gold Standard
Supported by: Carbon Advice Group Plc (UK)
Entry created: 17th May 2010
Last updated: 1st June 2010
   
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