Wellington Outdoor Power Plant

What is the Wellington solar project?

This project consists of a 200MWdc solar farm at Goolma Road, Wuuluman. Construction on this project commenced in December 2019. Interested parties will be able to find all the information they need about the Wellington solar project here.

Where are wind farms in New Zealand?

The turbine is a popular Wellington landmark, attracting thousands of visitors every year. It gets pretty blustery in New Zealand – which is good news for us wind farmers. We have eight wind farms spread from Waikato to Southland, plus the iconic, solitary wind turbine in Brooklyn, Wellington.

What was New Zealand''s first commercial wind turbine?

The Brooklyn wind turbine was New Zealand’s first viable commercial wind turbine. Located in Wellington, it set international production records for its size. Meridian is proud to own and operate this iconic asset. The original Brooklyn wind turbine was installed by the Electricity Corporation of New Zealand in March 1993.

Where can I bike in Wellington?

Two mountain biking tracks, designed and constructed by Wellington mountain bikers Jonathan, Paul and Simon Kennett, provide some wonderful challenges for keen mountain bikers. Public access to the recreation area is via Opau Road. Car parking is available for 60 cars. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the recreation area.