Last Friday we reached an agreement with Prysmian to manufacture and install replacement high voltage electricity submarine cables across the Cook Strait in 2031-32. Though this may seem far in the future, constraints in the global supply chain meant we needed to secure a supplier now to ensure the continuing reliability of our inter-island power link. Most of the time, our HVDC (high-voltage direct current) link moves power generated in the South Island (where the bulk of NZ’s hydro generation is) to the North Island (where most of NZ's electricity demand is). However, this trend reversed this year when South Island hydro dams reached low levels due to low rainfall and snowmelt during the dry spell from April to September, and we needed to lean more on generation in the North. This highlighted how all New Zealand benefits from the flexibility that this 570km link provides. Next year we’ll be consulting on other aspects of the HVDC project, so you can expect to hear more about it then. ⚡ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gTmX4_cx
Owolabi Olusegun
2mo
I will like to be part of this interesting project
Robin Kerr
3mo
Congrats!
Well done, John and team. It is the time to initiate to get results when required. This initiative is appreciated.
Errol Mann
3mo
Proud to be part of the local NZ Prysmian team
Lindsey McLeod
3mo
Great to know someone involved in the Cook Strait can organise effectively.
Well done team!
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3moMost people don't realise the forward planning required. Well done!