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Protection critical for power cables in Cook Strait

Monday, 19 March 2018, 2:31 pm | Transpower

Protection critical for power cables in Cook Strait Transpower today said that a recent prosecution over fishing activity in the Cook Strait Cable Protection Zone (CPZ) highlights the importance of protecting the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) ... More >>

Transpower releases Security of Supply Annual Assessment

Wednesday, 28 February 2018, 4:33 pm | Transpower

Transpower today advised that there is sufficient consented generation available to ensure a reliable electricity supply until at least 2027 – assuming the industry continues to rely on thermal generation. More >>

Afternoon update: Hokitika power outage

Friday, 2 February 2018, 2:34 pm | Transpower

This update follows our earlier release regarding a power outage affecting Hokitika and the surrounding area. Specialist crews have successfully travelled via helicopter to the Hokitika region and assessed the damage to transmission assets, following ... More >>

Morning update: Hokitika power outage

Friday, 2 February 2018, 11:02 am | Transpower

This update follows our earlier release regarding a power outage affecting Hokitika and the surrounding area. More >>

Latest update: Hokitika power outage

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 3:52 pm | Transpower

This update follows our earlier release regarding a power outage affecting Hokitika and the surrounding area. More >>

Power outage: Hokitika

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 1:46 pm | Transpower

Transpower advises that we are currently experiencing a power outage on our network, affecting Hokitika and the surrounding area, following today’s storm conditions and high winds. More >>

Transpower Releases Research on Solar Photovoltaic Panels

Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 10:01 am | Transpower

Transpower today released research that finds New Zealand’s power system is in a good position to enable a significant increase in renewable electricity generated from solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. More >>

Artwork Collection Goes to Auction as Transpower Relocates

Monday, 4 December 2017, 11:55 am | Transpower

Transpower advised today that its artwork collection is due to go to public auction on 6-7 December. The collection comprises 51 pieces and is being managed by Dunbar Sloane auction house. More >>

Two Planned Power Outages Affecting Te Kaha Area

Wednesday, 8 November 2017, 10:43 am | Transpower

As owner and operator of the National Grid, Transpower needs to carry out two rounds of urgent, essential remedial works on a critical piece of electrical equipment at the Te Kaha Substation on Sunday 12 November and Sunday 19 November 2017. More >>

Planned Power Outage for Waverley & Surrounding Districts

Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 10:06 am | Transpower

As owner and operator of the National Grid, Transpower needs to urgently undertake essential maintenance work at the Waverley Substation on Sunday 5 November 2017. This work will ensure a reliable supply of electricity to Waverley and the surrounding ... More >>

Transpower Releases Research on Battery Storage

Thursday, 7 September 2017, 9:54 am | Transpower

Transpower today released research into how battery storage could provide value for New Zealand’s power system. Batteries provide the greatest potential at residential, commercial and industrial sites although benefits vary depending on where they are ... More >>

Transpower releases 2016/17 annual result

Thursday, 17 August 2017, 2:07 pm | Transpower

Transpower New Zealand today released its annual results for the 2016/17 financial year. Revenue increased to $1,061.1 million, up 3% from 2015/16. The increase was a result of uplifts to the inputs used in the calculation of our allowable transmission ... More >>

Transpower To Improve Power Supply in Hawkes Bay

Thursday, 29 June 2017, 11:35 am | Transpower

Transpower announced today that it will begin improvements totalling $5.5million at Redclyffe, Whirinaki and Wairakei (Taupo) substations, and on the major transmission line into the Hawkes Bay region in September 2017. The work will improve reliability ... More >>

Transpower supports next generation of Women in Tech

Thursday, 22 June 2017, 10:33 am | Transpower

Transpower has put its support behind ShadowTech Day 2017, providing workplace mentors to female students studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects. More >>

Initial report into South Island AUFLS event released

Monday, 13 March 2017, 3:16 pm | Transpower

Transpower has today released its preliminary report into the loss of supply event which affected some parts of the South Island on Thursday 2 March. More >>

Power system is well-prepared for 2017 winter

Thursday, 2 March 2017, 10:22 am | Transpower

Transpower confirms power system is well-prepared for 2017 winter, new generation advised in subsequent years More >>

NZ’s first ‘beyond line of sight’ drone flight

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 1:44 pm | Transpower

Transpower today announced it will conduct New Zealand’s first ‘beyond line of sight’ flight using a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS or drone). Transpower will be the only NZ organisation to have undertaken this type of flight. More >>

Upcoming power outage in Te Kaha,and surrounding areas

Friday, 13 January 2017, 10:23 am | Transpower

As owner and operator of the National Grid, Transpower needs to complete important line and substation maintenance work to ensure a reliable supply of electricity to Te Kaha, Waihau Bay, Omaio, Torere and the surrounding areas. More >>

Power restored in the Upper North Island – Final update

Thursday, 8 December 2016, 2:39 pm | Transpower

Transpower advises that it has managed to repair some of its network in the Upper North Island so that power is able to be restored to the local community. More >>

Power outage in Upper North Island - UPDATE 1

Thursday, 8 December 2016, 9:18 am | Transpower

Transpower would like to advise that they are currently experiencing a power outage on their network in the Upper North Island. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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