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Brooklyn wind turbine, New Zealand’s first viable commercial wind turbine, is located in Wellington, New Zealand.
Although the turbine is small by today’s standards, it has set international production records for its size.
About the Brooklyn wind turbine
Meridian owns and manages New Zealand's first commercial wind turbine in Brooklyn, Wellington.
The Electricity Corporation of New Zealand installed the Brooklyn wind turbine in March 1993. It was part of a research project to find out how wind turbines perform in New Zealand conditions.
Meridian inherited the single turbine when the company was formed in 1999.
In winds of between 50km/hour and 80km/hour, the turbine can generate up to 225kW of electricity.
The wind turbine generates enough electricity each year for about 80 average New Zealand homes.
Did you know?
The turbine is a popular Wellington landmark, attracting thousands of visitors every year.
Brooklyn wind turbine
Power generated by the turbine is fed into the local energy network for general distribution in Wellington.
Why build a wind turbine here?
The Brooklyn site was chosen because of Wellington’s strong winds.
Its operation has provided valuable information in assessing the benefits of wind power generation in New Zealand.
Key dates
- 1993Mar.Electricity Corporation of New Zealand installs the Brooklyn wind turbine
- 1999Mar.Meridian inherits ownership and maintenance of the Brooklyn wind turbine
