Wairakei Power Station

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:benefits provides community funding
gptkbp:capacity 140 MW
gptkbp:carbon_footprint low carbon footprint
gptkbp:climate_impact mitigates climate impact
gptkbp:collaborations collaborates with universities
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:1958
gptkbp:community_engagement involves local community in operations
gptkbp:community_partnerships maintains good community relations
gptkbp:cooling_system air cooling
gptkbp:disbandment_date not planned
gptkbp:emissions_standard low greenhouse gas emissions
gptkbp:energy_transition supports New Zealand's energy transition
gptkbp:environmental_concerns practices environmental stewardship.
gptkbp:environmental_impact reduced emissions
gptkbp:expansion additional generation units added in 1970s
gptkbp:fuel_economy high energy efficiency
gptkbp:future_plans potential for further expansion
gptkbp:geological_formation Wairakei geothermal field
gptkbp:geothermal_resources utilizes geothermal resources effectively
gptkbp:geothermal_technology pioneering geothermal technology
gptkbp:grid_position contributes to grid stability
New Zealand national grid
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wairakei Power Station
gptkbp:innovation focus on innovation in energy production
gptkbp:is_monitored_by ongoing environmental assessments
gptkbp:land_use minimal land footprint
gptkbp:local_economy supports local jobs
gptkbp:location gptkb:Wairakei,_New_Zealand
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance schedule
gptkbp:occurs_annually approximately 1,000 GWh
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Contact_Energy
gptkbp:partnerships works with government agencies
gptkbp:power_source geothermal energy
consistent energy output
contributes to energy independence for New Zealand
part of New Zealand's energy mix
gptkbp:power_supply supplies electricity to the North Island
gptkbp:public_perception generally positive public perception
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance complies with regulations
gptkbp:research site for geothermal research
gptkbp:safety_measures strict safety protocols
gptkbp:significance first major geothermal power station in the world
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:sustainability contributes to sustainable energy goals
gptkbp:technology binary cycle technology
gptkbp:tourism offers tours to the public
gptkbp:turbine_type back-pressure turbines
gptkbp:type renewable energy
gptkbp:water_requirement re-injection of cooled water
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Taupo,_New_Zealand
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6