1995-2000 Update Report on the Existing and Planned Use of Geothermal Energy for Electricity Generation and Direct Use in New Zealand
- Key words
- geothermal energy
- Location
- New Zealand; Wairakei, New Zealand; Ohaaki, New Zealand; Taupo Volcanic Zone; Kawerau, New Zealand; Ngawha, New Zealand; Rotokawa, New Zealand; Mokai, New Zealand; Tauhara, New Zealand
- Conference
- World Geothermal Congress
- Year
- 2000
- Session
- Country Updates
- Language
- English
- Paper number
- R0093
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Abstract
This paper traces the restructuring of the NZ electricity industry from government monopoly to becoming a privatised competitive commercial business. Details of new geothermal power developments undertaken over the period 1995 to 1999 are provided along with a performance update of existing operational fields at Wairakei, Ohaaki and Kawerau.
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