Castle Hill, southeast of Eketahuna, would be the largest wind farm in the country if Genesis went ahead with the project. Across its 286 turbines, Castle Hill would have a capacity of 860 MWh, according to the New Zealand Wind Energy Association. That meant that – with the help of modern technology – Castle Hill could generate more than 3000 GWh per annum. In 2011, it was reported that the electricity produced by Castle Hill could service about 370,000 households. McAnulty said, once complete, the wind farm could also serve to bring more people into the region.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 15, 2021 20:15 UTC