Taumatotara is a greenfield utility-scale onshore wind generation project which will produce approximately 136,000 MWh of renewable electricity each year.
The wind farm is located on pastoral farmland 10km south of Taharoa Village and above the Taumatatotara Gorge in the Waitomo District.
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| Project status: | Consented December 2023 |
| Construction: | Site works from Jan 2026 |
| Timing: | 12-15 months construction |
| Wind turbines: | 8 x 5MW |
| Turbine tip height: | 180.5m |
| Rotor diameter: | 156m |
| Hub height: | 105m |
| Grid connection: | Hangatiki substation |
Besides accelerating decarbonization and combatting climate change with new green energy, Ventus has committed more than $2 million to ecology, community and cultural initiatives within the Waitomo district. Taumatotara will create local skilled employment and increase electricity supply in the Waikato region.
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