How many wind power manufacturers are there in New Zealand

How many wind energy startups are there in New Zealand?

There are 15 Wind Energy startups in New Zealand which include Meridian Energy, NZ Windfarms, Windflow, WindCatcher, Future Energy. Out of these, 2 startup s are funded, with 3 having secured Series A+ funding. 1. Meridian Energy Generator and retailer of renewable electricity. This company generates electricity from wind, water, and solar sources.

How many wind power plants are there in New Zealand?

New Zealand generates wind-powered energy from 7 wind power plants across the country, totaling 458. 6 MW. In 2024, there are 664 utility grade turbines in operation throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. New Zealand has 21 commercially operating wind farms with a combined capacity of 615 MW.

How many wind farms are in Aotearoa New Zealand?

Aotearoa New Zealand now has 21 fully operational onshore wind farms operating with a total installed capacity of 1,263 MW. They represent over 12% of New Zealand’s total installed generation capacity and generate enough energy to supply over 553,000 New Zealand households a year.

How big is a wind turbine in New Zealand?

Turbines range in size from around 1 kW domestic units up to 15 MW which can be seen in prototype offshore wind farms. The largest capacity of a single wind turbine in New Zealand is 4.3 MW, situated at the Waipipi wind farm, which has a collective capacity across the farm of 133 MW.