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==History== |
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The project was initially developed by [[Genesis Power|Genesis Energy]] with plans for up to 18 wind turbines with a capacity of up to 25 MW |
The project was initially developed by [[Genesis Power|Genesis Energy]] with plans for up to 18 wind turbines with a capacity of up to 25 MW.<ref name="Genesis">[http://www.genesisenergy.co.nz/genesis/index.cfm?759086AD-7E95-D748-0B36-4E074AB721F0 Genesis Energy website]</ref> Maximum height to the tip of the blades was 90m. |
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In 2004, the wind farm received carbon credits from the New Zealand government<ref name="beehive">[http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/extended+wind+farm+wins+carbon+credits Government statement]</ref> |
In 2004, the wind farm received carbon credits from the New Zealand government,<ref name="beehive">[http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/extended+wind+farm+wins+carbon+credits Government statement]</ref> under a scheme to promote [[renewable energy]] for electricity generation. However, local councils denied the application for [[resource consent]]s. This project is notable in being one of the few power projects to be denied resource consents. |
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Genesis Energy appealed to the [[Environment Court]], which, in 2005, granted the resource consents, overturning the decision of the local councils. This decision is considered to be important is setting a precedent in how the benefits of the use and development of renewable energy should be considered in an [[Resource consent|RMA]] context. For example, this was cited in the decision on the [[Project West Wind|Makara Wind Farm]] in 2005<ref name="EECA">[http://www.eeca.govt.nz/news/energywise-news/january-2006/briefs/wind-farm-projects.html EECA EnergyWise News]</ref> |
Genesis Energy appealed to the [[Environment Court]], which, in 2005, granted the resource consents, overturning the decision of the local councils. This decision is considered to be important is setting a precedent in how the benefits of the use and development of renewable energy should be considered in an [[Resource consent|RMA]] context. For example, this was cited in the decision on the [[Project West Wind|Makara Wind Farm]] in 2005.<ref name="EECA">[http://www.eeca.govt.nz/news/energywise-news/january-2006/briefs/wind-farm-projects.html EECA EnergyWise News]</ref> |
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Genesis subsequently sold development rights to a landowner, who approached TrustPower to progress the project.<ref name="ENews" /> |
Genesis subsequently sold development rights to a landowner, who approached TrustPower to progress the project.<ref name="ENews" /> |
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Revision as of 20:55, 24 September 2012
| Awhitu Wind Farm | |
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| Coordinates | 37°16′S 174°40′E / 37.27°S 174.67°E |
| Status | proposed |
| Owner | TrustPower |
The Awhitu Wind Farm is a renewable energy project in New Zealand planned by TrustPower. This development is proposed to be located on the Awhitu Peninsula near Waiuku on the west coast south of Auckland. TrustPower has announced intentions to begin construction later in 2012.[1]
History
The project was initially developed by Genesis Energy with plans for up to 18 wind turbines with a capacity of up to 25 MW.[2] Maximum height to the tip of the blades was 90m.
In 2004, the wind farm received carbon credits from the New Zealand government,[3] under a scheme to promote renewable energy for electricity generation. However, local councils denied the application for resource consents. This project is notable in being one of the few power projects to be denied resource consents.
Genesis Energy appealed to the Environment Court, which, in 2005, granted the resource consents, overturning the decision of the local councils. This decision is considered to be important is setting a precedent in how the benefits of the use and development of renewable energy should be considered in an RMA context. For example, this was cited in the decision on the Makara Wind Farm in 2005.[4]
Genesis subsequently sold development rights to a landowner, who approached TrustPower to progress the project.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b White, Edward (18 June 2012). "TrustPower may build 15MW Awhitu wind farm this year". Energy News.
{{cite news}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ Genesis Energy website
- ^ Government statement
- ^ EECA EnergyWise News
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