Ōhau C

Ōhau C is a power station operated by Meridian Energy in the South Island of New Zealand.

Ōhau C hydroelectric Power station New Zealand

Ōhau C
Country	New Zealand
Location	Canterbury
Coordinates	44°20′31″S 170°10′56″E
Status	Operational
Commission date	1984-85
Owner	Meridian Energy
Operator	Meridian Energy
Thermal power station
Primary fuel	Hydroelectric
Power generation
Units operational	4
Nameplate capacity	222 MW (298,000 hp)
External links
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It is a twin station with Ōhau B and is part of the Waitaki hydro scheme which consists of eight power stations operated from a control centre near Twizel.^[1] Water from Lake Ruataniwha flows through Ōhau B, then Ōhau C and then through to Lake Benmore.

See also

• New Zealand portal
• Water portal
• Renewable energy portal

• Ōhau A
• List of power stations in New Zealand
• Electricity sector in New Zealand