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Research Project aims to help design energy networks of the future
New Zealanders are being asked their views on everything from electric vehicles and rooftop solar, to home battery storage systems, as part of a cutting-edge plan to understand and enable emerging energy ecosystems.
South Waikato national grid connection project begins by building solid foundations
Powerco has recommenced work upgrading the Putaruru substation as it embarks on a significant project to build a new connection to the national grid in the South Waikato.
New Zealand’s four largest electricity distributors come together to offer businesses payment deferrals during COVID-19
Electricity lines companies Orion, Powerco, Vector and Wellington Electricity serve 60% of New Zealand’s electricity customers. The group has worked together to provide network payment deferral programmes to business customers on their networks.