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Table 3.3: Possible sequence of new power station development, based on cost.
Type of power plant Added power-generating capacity (MW) in each five-year period Total
1996-2000 2001-2005 2006-2010 2011-2015 2016-2020
Combined cycle natural gas plant at Stratford 400         400
Cogeneration natural gas plants (various) 160 115 75 50 50 450
Geothermal plants (various) 60   200 150   410
Hydro refurbishments and new hydro stations (various)   300 100 200   600
Wind farms (various)   20 50   130 200
Thermal power stations:       150 400 550
Oil-burning       150   150
Coal-burning         400 400
Total 620 435 425 550 580 2610

Source: Ministry of Commerce (1997)

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