Geothermal Becomes New Zealand’s Second Largest Source of Power
Geothermal energy has overtaken gas to become New Zealand’s second most important electricity fuel source behind hydro power, according to electricity generator Mighty River Power.
Geothermal energy has overtaken gas to become New Zealand’s second most important electricity fuel source behind hydro power, according to electricity generator Mighty River Power.
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