Genesis marks final phase of $95 million Waikaremoana hydro upgrade with Kaitawa stator delivery

• Genesis Energy began the final phase of a NZD 95 million Waikaremoana hydro refurbishment with delivery of a new generator stator to Kaitawa.
• Kaitawa’s two-generator replacement program runs through 2027, completing a decade-long upgrade across the Waikaremoana scheme’s three stations.
• The first new generator is expected to lift Kaitawa efficiency about 2.8%, adding 2-2.5 GWh a year, enough to power about 350 homes.
• The Waikaremoana scheme supplies renewable electricity for more than 63,000 homes on average each year across Kaitawa, Tuai, Piripaua.

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