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| The '''Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm''' is a proposed wind farm to be located in the ] region of ]. It is expected to have a maximum capacity of 240MW and use up 83 turbines.<ref>{{cite web | title = Wind farm carbon savings 'could be worth 25m' | publisher = The Southland Times | author = Sonia Gerken | date = 2008-04-04 | url = http://www.stuff.co.nz/southlandtimes/4463170a6568.html | accessdate = 2008-09-24}}</ref> |
The '''Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm''' is a proposed wind farm to be located in the ] region of ]. It is expected to have a maximum capacity of 240MW and use up 83 turbines.<ref>{{cite web | title = Wind farm carbon savings 'could be worth 25m' | publisher = The Southland Times | author = Sonia Gerken | date = 2008-04-04 | url = http://www.stuff.co.nz/southlandtimes/4463170a6568.html | accessdate = 2008-09-24}}</ref> Originally proposed by ], it will now be owned and operated by ]. | ||
| The project received resource consent in June 2008.<ref>{{cite web | title = Appeals lodged against wind farm | publisher = Otago Daily Times | author = Glenn Conway | date = 2008-07-05 | url = http://www.odt.co.nz/the-regions/southland/12217/appeals-lodged-against-wind-farm | accessdate = 2008-09-24}}</ref> | The project received resource consent in June 2008.<ref>{{cite web | title = Appeals lodged against wind farm | publisher = Otago Daily Times | author = Glenn Conway | date = 2008-07-05 | url = http://www.odt.co.nz/the-regions/southland/12217/appeals-lodged-against-wind-farm | accessdate = 2008-09-24}}</ref> In September 2018 Tilt said that the development was waiting for favourable market conditions.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/107242302/kaiwera-downs-wind-farm-still-on-the-horizon |title=Kaiwera Downs wind farm still on the horizon |author=Rachael Kelly |publisher=Stuff |date=26 September 2018 |access-date=17 June 2021}}</ref> In June 2021 Tilt announced the project was being acquired by ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/125412854/kaiwera-downs-windfarm-project-still-viable-in-southland |title=Kaiwera Downs windfarm project still viable in Southland |publisher=Stuff \author=Rachael Kelly |date=11 June 2021 |access-date=17 June 2021}}</ref> | ||
| The New Zealand ] gives a translation of "hot food" for ''Kaiwera''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/maori-language-week/1000-maori-place-names|title=1000 Māori place names|publisher=New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage|date=6 August 2019}}</ref> | The New Zealand ] gives a translation of "hot food" for ''Kaiwera''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/maori-language-week/1000-maori-place-names|title=1000 Māori place names|publisher=New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage|date=6 August 2019}}</ref> | ||
| ==Location== | ==Location== | ||
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| Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm | |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Location | Gore |
| Coordinates | 46°14′29″S 169°3′21″E / 46.24139°S 169.05583°E / -46.24139; 169.05583 |
| Owner | Tilt Renewables |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 83 (maximum) |
| Nameplate capacity | 240 MW |
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The Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm is a proposed wind farm to be located in the Southland region of New Zealand. It is expected to have a maximum capacity of 240MW and use up 83 turbines. Originally proposed by Trustpower, it will now be owned and operated by Tilt Renewables.
The project received resource consent in June 2008. In September 2018 Tilt said that the development was waiting for favourable market conditions. In June 2021 Tilt announced the project was being acquired by Mercury Energy.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "hot food" for Kaiwera.
Location
The wind farm will be about 15 kilometres south-east of Gore, within an area of 2,568 hectares (25.68 km).
See also
References
- Sonia Gerken (4 April 2008). "Wind farm carbon savings 'could be worth 25m'". The Southland Times. Retrieved 24 September 2008.
- Glenn Conway (5 July 2008). "Appeals lodged against wind farm". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 24 September 2008.
- Rachael Kelly (26 September 2018). "Kaiwera Downs wind farm still on the horizon". Stuff. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- "Kaiwera Downs windfarm project still viable in Southland". Stuff \author=Rachael Kelly. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
- "Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm". Tilt Renewables. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
External links
- "Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm". Tilt Renewables. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
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