Wellington Wind Power System

Onshore Wind Energy

Onshore wind farms are powering New Zealand''s renewable energy future. Learn about their role in the national grid, technology, and benefits.

2025 May 10

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Project West Wind

West Wind is a wind farm located at Terawhiti Station and Mākara, west of Wellington, New Zealand. It is the first wind farm for the capital city, and has a capacity of 143 MW. [1]

2025 Apr 13

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Wind energy in New Zealand — facts and outlook | EECA

Learn about wind energy in New Zealand, and its advantages and limitations. High average wind speeds make wind a useful generation resource in New Zealand. Currently, just over 6% of

2025 Aug 17

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Powering New Zealand from a Wellington wind

"Our power system has been built with droughts in mind. The scale of the southern hydro lakes, Lake Taupō, the combination of them is

2025 Jan 01

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Nexans

Nexans supported the development of this major wind farm project, which was commissioned in 2009. 62 turbines located on hilly terrain near Makara (Wellington) with the capacity to

2025 May 27

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Wind energy in New Zealand — facts and outlook

Learn about wind energy in New Zealand, and its advantages and limitations. High average wind speeds make wind a useful generation resource in

2025 Jan 11

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Powering New Zealand from a Wellington wind farm | RNZ News

"Our power system has been built with droughts in mind. The scale of the southern hydro lakes, Lake Taupō, the combination of them is there to provide that backup stored

2026 Jan 18

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West Wind Wind Farm

The West Wind wind farm features 62 turbines situated on rugged terrain close to Makara (Wellington). These turbines have the capability to produce a maximum of 143 MW of

2026 Jan 15

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West Wind farm

We have six wind farms spread from Waikato to Southland, plus the iconic, solitary wind turbine in Brooklyn, Wellington. We''ve also designed and built a wind farm at Ross Island in Antarctica

2025 Dec 20

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West Wind Wind Farm

The West Wind wind farm features 62 turbines situated on rugged terrain close to Makara (Wellington). These turbines have the

2025 Aug 20

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Powering New Zealand from a Wellington Wind Farm: A Glimpse

Perched on the rugged coastline of Makara, just west of Wellington, the West Wind farm is one of New Zealand''s most iconic renewable energy sites. Comprising 62 towering turbines, the site

2025 Jul 14

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West Wind (New-Zealand)

Generalities Wind farm name: West Wind Country: New-Zealand County / Zone: Wellington

2025 Sep 10

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West Wind wind farm

West Wind wind farm is an operating wind farm in Wellington, Wellington City, New Zealand.

2025 Mar 08

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Powering New Zealand from a Wellington Wind

Perched on the rugged coastline of Makara, just west of Wellington, the West Wind farm is one of New Zealand''s most iconic renewable energy sites.

2025 Apr 20

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West Wind farm

We have six wind farms spread from Waikato to Southland, plus the iconic, solitary wind turbine in Brooklyn, Wellington. We''ve also designed and

2026 Jan 31

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Nexans

Nexans supported the development of this major wind farm project, which was commissioned in 2009. 62 turbines located on hilly terrain near

2025 Jan 13

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4 FAQs about Wellington Wind Power System

How is Wellington's West wind farm transforming New Zealand's energy landscape?

New Zealand's energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with renewable sources like wind power taking center stage. A recent episode of RNZ's The Detail podcast delves into how Wellington's West Wind farm is contributing to this shift, providing valuable insights into the challenges and advancements in the sector.

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.

Why is wind generation quieter in New Zealand?

Improving technology and noise standards for turbines have also made wind generation quieter. EECA is a member of the New Zealand Wind Energy Association, and the New Zealand Offshore Wind interest group, set up to explore potential benefits, options and barriers relating to offshore wind Energy in New Zealand.

Does New Zealand have a wind farm?

New Zealand has an excellent wind resource, and with our earliest wind farms installed not long after pioneering installations in Denmark, now has some of the longest operating wind farms in the world.