With a capacity of up to 1 GW, Taranaki Offshore Partnership’s proposed offshore wind farm is comparable to some of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the country and is capable of meeting over 11 per cent of New Zealand’s current electricity demand, according to the developers.
“We’re excited to be part of New Zealand’s transition to producing more home-grown clean energy to support decarbonisation of the economy, leveraging our proven experience of developing and operating offshore wind farms around the world,” Giacomo Caleffi said.
“As well as delivering renewable energy at scale, the development of an offshore wind industry in Taranaki will also create new opportunities for skilled workers smoothing the region’s transition away from emissions intensive industries”.
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