New Zealand Hydropower Producers Turn to Major Life Extension, Refurbishment Projects

PERTH, AUSTRALIA--December 16, 2013--Researched by Industrial Info Resources Australia (Perth, Australia)--A majority of New Zealand power plants undergoing refurbishments are hydropower plants, which account for more than $25 million. The economic lifetime of a hydro plant is typically between 40 and 80 years, depending on the operating conditions of the installed plant machinery.