Ohai
Large-scale Wind Farm
Overview
Ohai Wind Farm, located in the deep south of Aotearoa, is a large-scale wind energy project designed to harness the strength of Te Hau (the wind) that sweeps across the Southland plains. By capturing this natural resource, the project will contribute to a cleaner, more resilient energy future for New Zealand.
More than just a renewable generation initiative, Ohai Wind Farm reflects the values of kaitiakitanga (guardianship), energy sovereignty, and enduring partnerships with iwi, hapū, whānau, and local communities. Through collaboration and shared purpose, the project aims to deliver clean energy, create meaningful opportunities in Southland, and provide lasting intergenerational benefits for the region and beyond.
346 MW
Peak Power
48 Turbines
To power the project
1,160 GWh
Annual electricity generation
160,000 homes
Energy supply equivalent
Ohai wind farm is a proposed 346-megawatt (MW) wind project located on a 2,900-hectare block of land, 50 km south of Invercargill.
Ohai Wind Farm is a large-scale wind energy project on the South Island of Aotearoa. This project is designed to capture the wind to generate clean, renewable electricity for homes, industry, and communities.
Strong wind resource: 9.7 m/s mean wind speed Ideal terrain: Forestry activities can be continued with minimal clearing required Land classification: Predominantly land use capability 6 - non arable Energy Impact:
48 turbines generating up to 1,160 GWh/year
Enough to power over 160,000 homes across Aotearoa
Ohai Wind Farm is more than a generation project—it represents our commitment to kaitiakitanga (guardianship), energy resilience, and meaningful local partnerships. By working alongside iwi, hapū, whānau, and landowners, the project aims to create shared value, strengthen regional opportunity, and support a thriving, sustainable future for generations to come.
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