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

Ōhau C hydroelectric Power station New Zealand

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

References

  1. ^ Meridian Energy Ōhau B & Ōhau C brochure

Further reading

  • Martin, John E, ed. (1991). People, Power and Power Stations: Electric Power Generation in New Zealand 1880 - 1990. Wellington: Bridget Williams Books Ltd and Electricity Corporation of New Zealand. pp. 316 pages. ISBN 0-908912-16-1.
  • Sheridan, Marion (1995). Dam Dwellers – End of an Era. Twizel: Sheridan Press. pp. 392 pages. ISBN 0-473-03402-6.

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