Genesis gains consent for Wairarapa mega-wind farm

Genesis gains consent for Wairarapa mega-wind farm
July 4 (BusinessDesk) – Genesis Energy has secured resource consents for what would be the largest wind farm in New Zealand, a 286 turbine development in a remote part of the Wairarapa. However, low demand growth for electricity means it is unlikely to be built for many years. “With a 10 year lapse period and a 10 year construction period, the Castle Hill wind farm is a long term development option,” said chief executive Albert Brantley in a statement which confirmed there were “no immediate plans to start construction.” Capable of producin...