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Generators say all available generation was in play

As powercos respond to ministerial 'please explain', Genesis says no one cause or company at fault for blackouts.

Reweti Kohere Wed, 11 Aug 2021

New Zealand’s electricity generators have said all their available generation was in the market on Monday night to meet record peak demand as questions are asked about what caused insufficient supply that forced rolling, deliberate blackouts.

Transpower was more comfortable about matching

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Reweti Kohere Wed, 11 Aug 2021
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