Energy sector discusses risks of blackouts

Running Lake Pukaki lower will reduce but not eliminate risks says Transpower. (Image: NZME)

Tue, 13 Aug 2024

The energy sector is discussing how to avoid potential electricity blackouts in the coming months as the country grapples with an energy shortfall.Transpower’s regular system operator industry forum on Tuesday will take a new edge as the sector discusses the implications of its move to free up more water in key hydro lakes.As the system operator, Transpower is consulting on changing the rules to allow hydro generators to access their contingent storage. The move would trigger the water to be drawn down when the lakes' overal...

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