Strong winds and rain increase hydro lake storage in NZ, reducing hydro generation demand at Waitaki River power stations.
Strong winds and rain have raised hydro lake storage levels in New Zealand, easing the need for hydro generation at Meridian's Waitaki River power stations. Lake Pūkaki's storage increased and Lake Manapōuri's is now above average since mid-June. Meridian's six wind farms have produced up to 9GWh daily, surpassing the respective daily generation totals of their six power stations along the Waitaki Hydro Scheme.
August 26, 2024
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