# Transpower

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2028-Q1**: Commercial Operations — Full commercial operations and grid synchronization expected for both plants.
- **2027-Q2**: Equipment Installation — Installation of binary cycle turbines and heat exchangers begins.
- **2026-Q3**: Construction Start — Commencement of major civil works and site preparation at Kawerau and Rotorua.
- **2026-03-17**: Investment Confirmation — Eastland Generation confirms Final Investment Decision (FID) for both projects.
- **2024-Q4**: Exploratory Phase — Initial resource consenting and exploratory drilling completed at Taheke.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Eastland Generation Greenlights Major Geothermal Expansion in New Zealand
2026-03-17 06:28:15 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Eastland Generation has confirmed final investment decisions for the TOPP2 and Taheke geothermal projects, adding 75MW of baseload capacity to the national grid. These developments represent a significant step toward New Zealand's 100% renewable energy target and highlight the importance of Māori land trust partnerships.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/eastland-generation-geothermal-expansion-topp2-taheke

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