Wairakei Power Station

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:hydroelectric_power_station
gptkbp:capacity 140 MW
gptkbp:climate contributes to climate resilience efforts
gptkbp:commissioned 1958
gptkbp:community_engagement involvement in local events
gptkbp:community_impact local employment opportunities
gptkbp:community_involvement receives community support for operations
gptkbp:coolingSystem air cooling
gptkbp:decommissioningDate not planned
gptkbp:educational_programs offers educational tours
gptkbp:emissionsStandard significant emissions reduction compared to fossil fuels
gptkbp:energyEfficiency contributes to energy transition goals
supports_energy_independence_for_New_Zealand
gptkbp:engineType 11
gptkbp:environmental_impact reduced emissions
gptkbp:environmentalImpact sustainable practices
gptkbp:expansion completed in 1970s
gptkbp:field Wairakei geothermal field
gptkbp:fuel_capacity focus on energy efficiency improvements
gptkbp:funding receives research funding for geothermal studies
gptkbp:future_plans potential upgrades
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures utilizes local geothermal resources
high geothermal potential in the region
gptkbp:gridConnection directly connected to the national grid
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered geothermal energy use
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wairakei Power Station
gptkbp:infrastructure well field and power plant
gptkbp:innovation advancements in geothermal technology
gptkbp:is_monitored_by environmental monitoring systems
gptkbp:is_part_of New_Zealand's_renewable_energy_strategy
gptkbp:localGovernment collaborates with local government
gptkbp:location gptkb:Wairakei,_New_Zealand
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance schedule
gptkbp:operator Contact Energy
gptkbp:partnerships partnerships with environmental organizations
collaborations with research institutions
gptkbp:powerOutput sufficient to power thousands of homes
variable energy output based on demand
New_Zealand's_national_grid
gptkbp:productionYears approximately 1,000 GWh
gptkbp:public_perception generally positive public perception
gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance meets government regulations
gptkbp:research geothermal energy technology
gptkbp:safetyFeatures strict safety protocols
gptkbp:significance first major geothermal power station in the world
gptkbp:source geothermal energy
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:sustainability low carbon footprint
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives aligned_with_sustainability_goals_of_New_Zealand.
gptkbp:technology flash steam technology
gptkbp:tourism popular tourist attraction
gptkbp:type renewable energy
gptkbp:wildlife impact on local ecosystems