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Look up in the orchard – Power lines can kill
Bay of Plenty avocado and kiwifruit orchardists are being urged to ‘look up’ before they pick fruit, prune, build artificial shelter belts or raise canopies, because power lines can kill.
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.