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New Zealandmokai is a 112 MW geothermal power plant located in New Zealand. View location, capacity, and technical details.
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Year online
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Technical Details
- Fuel Type
- Geothermal
- Capacity
- 112 MW
- Commissioned
- 2000
- Status
- Operational
- Owner
- Mercury Energy
- Country
- New Zealand
- Coordinates
- -38.531, 175.927
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About this plant
Mokai is a 112 MW geothermal power plant located in New Zealand, operated by Mercury Energy since its commissioning in 2000. The facility utilizes geothermal energy, contributing to the country’s renewable energy generation.
It is the 4th largest geothermal plant in New Zealand. With 112 MW, it represents 16.82% of the country’s total geothermal capacity of 666 MW. New Zealand has 7 geothermal plants with a combined capacity of 666 MW. Compared to the country’s largest geothermal plant, Nga Awa Purua at 138 MW, this facility is approximately 81% the size.
Geothermal energy plays a significant role in New Zealand’s energy mix, providing around 13% of the country’s electricity generation. The Mokai plant taps into the geothermal resources of the Taupo Volcanic Zone, which is known for its high geothermal activity. The facility is located approximately 50 km southwest of Rotorua in the central North Island region.
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