Kaimai hydro power scheme explained

The Kaimai hydro power scheme is a hydroelectric power scheme on the Wairoa River in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand. The scheme is operated by TrustPower.^[1] It has four operational power stations, and formerly the McLaren Falls Station which was decommissioned in 1989 following the commissioning of the Ruahihi Station.

Power stations

• McLaren Falls Station 750 kW - decommissioned
• Lloyd Mandeno Station 16 MW
• Ruahihi Station 20 MW
• Lower Mangapapa Station 5.6 MW
• Kaimai 5 Station 0.3 MW

See also

• Hydroelectric power in New Zealand

References

-37.7773°N 176.0553°W

Notes and References

1. http://www.trustpower.co.nz/index.php?section=111 TrustPower