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Electricity Industry

NZ Windfarms is an independent generator within the New Zealand electricity system.

 

New Zealand's electricity generation is currently reliant on three main fuel types hydro, gas and geothermal.  Wind powers share of total generation is growing rapidly, at present it is less than 5% but is expected to increase to over 20% in the next decade. 

 

To learn more about New Zealand's electricity visit the Ministry of Economic Development website

 

Or have a read of the latest Energy Data File

 

 

 

 

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Wind Energy in New Zealand

To learn more about the wind energy industry visit NZ Wind Energy Association

If you are interested in wind energy for your region, community, farm or business,

NZ Wind Energy Association has information about wind farms in operation, planning/consent and the different technologies being used.

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