Location
Esk River
Hawke’s Bay
Commissioned
2013
Max Capacity
4 MW
Annual Output
12 GWh
Esk includes two small run-of-river stations, Rimu and Toronui, which generate enough renewable energy to power 2000 average kiwi homes each year. The water used to make electricity returns to the natural river.
In February 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle caused severe flooding and extensive damage to infrastructure at Esk. Our teams rallied, and Toronui came back online in October 2023, and Rimu in June 2024, after a massive rebuild effort.
At Contact, we deliver great value. products, and service. We innovate based on customer feedback to shape the future.
We're committed to preserving natural resources for future generations of Kiwis, maintaining balance every day.
We've always got courageous and clever projects on the go to help generate renewable energy and manage our long-term impacts.
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