The Mokai Power Station is a
geothermal power station owned by the Tuaropaki Power Company and operated by
Mercury NZ Limited. It is located approximately 30 km north west of
Taupō
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in
New Zealand
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. The station uses a binary cycle manufactured by
Ormat Industries.
The Tuaropaki Power Company is 75% owned by the Tuaropaki Trust and 25% by Mighty River Power.
The plant was initially constructed in 1999 as a 55 MW geothermal power station. An additional 40 MW was added in 2005 and in 2007 plant capacity was increased to 110 MW.
See also
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Geothermal power in New Zealand
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List of power stations in New Zealand
References
Geothermal power stations in New Zealand
Taupō District
Buildings and structures in the Taupō District
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