Another blackouts review says generators acted properly

Another blackouts review says generators acted properly
Contact has been cleared over the use of its Taranaki generation assets in the August 9 blackout. (Image: Contact)
Ian Llewellyn
The electricity sector regulator has formally ruled that Genesis and Contact Energy did nothing wrong in the events that caused the electricity blackouts on Aug 9 last year.One of the last in a series of reviews and inquiries into what caused the blackouts in thousands of homes on one of the coldest nights of the year was on whether there was an “undesirable trading situation (UTS)” under the Electricity Authority’s (EA) rules.About 34,000 customers had their electricity cut off without warning. The biggest impact was in Waika...

More Energy

Solar still on the rise, Ecotricity says
Markets

Solar still on the rise, Ecotricity says

Commercial solar generation is up almost 300%.

Ian Llewellyn 03 Jul 2025
Genesis looks at expansion of Huntly power station
Energy

Genesis looks at expansion of Huntly power station

Market being tested for risk investment appetite. 

Ian Llewellyn 01 Jul 2025
Winter 2026 energy shortage warning confirmed
Energy

Winter 2026 energy shortage warning confirmed

Gas has declined even further, but so has industrial demand.

Ian Llewellyn 30 Jun 2025
UK’s Eku Energy buys into Waikato battery storage project
Energy

UK’s Eku Energy buys into Waikato battery storage project

The deal is with overseas-owned NZ company Helios Energy.

John Anthony 26 Jun 2025