Mangahao Power Station

Mangahao Power Station
Mangahao Power Station
Mangahao Power Station is located in New Zealand
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Location of Mangahao Power Station
Country New Zealand
Location Manawatu-Wanganui
Coordinates 40°34′36″S 175°27′1″E / 40.57667°S 175.45028°E / -40.57667; 175.45028Coordinates: 40°34′36″S 175°27′1″E / 40.57667°S 175.45028°E / -40.57667; 175.45028
Status Operational
Commission date November 1924
Owner(s) Todd Energy, King Country Energy
Power station information
Primary fuel Hydroelectric
Generation units 3 (1 x Francis, 2 x Pelton)
Power generation information
Maximum capacity 38 MW

Mangahao Power Station is a hydroelectric power station near the town of Shannon, New Zealand. It was opened in 1924 and is now operated by Todd Energy.[1]

It is one of the oldest large power stations in New Zealand.

References

  1. ^ "Mangahao Hydro". Todd Energy. http://www.toddenergy.co.nz/mangahao-hydro. Retrieved 2008-09-26. 

Further reading

  • Martin, John E, ed (1991). People, Power and Power Stations: Electric Power Generation in New Zealand 1880 - 1990. Wellington: Bridget Williams Books Ltd and Electricity Corporation of New Zealand. pp. 316 pages.. ISBN 0-908912-16-1. 
  • Reilly, Helen (2008). Connecting the Country: New Zealand’s National Grid 1886 - 2007. Wellington: Steele Roberts. pp. 376 pages.. ISBN 978-1-877448-40-9. 

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