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Wairau Hydro Scheme

New Zealand

The 2772nd largest power station in the world

72 MW · Capacity

The Wairau Hydro Scheme is a canal based hydroelectric project proposed by TrustPower on the Wairau River in Marlborough, New Zealand. The $280 million project would divert up to 60% of the river through 49 kilometres (30 mi) of canals to generate up to 70 megawatts (94, 000 hp) of electricity.

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