Projects

Timaru interconnecting transformer capacity investigation

Transpower is investigating options to meet increasing demand on its 110 kV network supplying the Timaru area (Timaru, Temuka, Tekapo, Albury).

(Categories: South Canterbury, Under Consultation)

Clutha–Upper Waitaki Lines Project

Transpower has commenced a project to facilitate connection of renewable generation in the lower South Island region as part of Transpower’s work to help facilitate the New Zealand Energy Strategy objectives.

(Categories: Backbone, Committed)

National Auto Synchronisation Points Project

(Categories: Backbone, Committed)

Lower Waitaki Reliability

Transpower’s customers in the lower Waitaki valley have made Transpower aware that future economic developments in the lower Waitaki valley region, including Timaru and Oamaru, have the potential to increase electricity demand in the region beyond the capability of Transpower’s existing 110 kV assets in the region.

(Categories: South Canterbury, Under Consultation)

Upper South Island Grid Upgrade

(Categories: Backbone, Under Consultation)

HVDC Inter-island link Project

(Categories: Backbone, Committed)