Genesis turned to coal to keep the lights on during winter's energy shortfall

Genesis turned to coal to keep the lights on during winter's energy shortfall
Huntly's power was crucial during winter. (Image: NZME)
Ian Llewellyn
Genesis Energy’s first quarter of operation for the 2025 financial year was dominated by coal as the country struggled to meet an energy shortfall.As the hydro lakes ran low in July, a gas shortage forced Genesis to turn to coal to keep the lights on.Thermal generation of 1,281 gigawatt-hours was up 52% in the first quarter of 2024.Chief executive Malcolm Johns said winter showed how critical the Huntly Power Station was to New Zealand’s energy security and economy. "Now is the time for us to be working with the sector on...

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