Waihopai Power Station

Location
Waihopai River
Marlborough

Commissioned
1927

Max Capacity
2.5 MW

Annual Output
10.9 GWh

Waihopai Power Station was commissioned in 1927 to supply power to the Marlborough region. It was upgraded in the 1930s and the 1960s, to more than double its output.

A trap and transfer programme is in place for elvers and adult tuna (native eels).