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Transpower proposes urgent access to backup hydro storage

Current ‘unprecedented’ situation has ‘unacceptably high risk’ of energy shortage, says system operator.

Raising the alert level would allow earlier access to contingent storage in lakes Tekapo (pictured), Pūkaki and Hawea.

NBR Staff Fri, 09 Aug 2024

Electricity system operator Transpower has opened a consultation on allowing hydro generators earlier access to emergency water storage, citing “unprecedented operational circumstances”.

Storage in New Zealand’s hydro lakes was 46% of average on Wednesday, according to NZX data, pushing the

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NBR Staff Fri, 09 Aug 2024
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