Waikato Regional Interconnection Capacity Project
Last updated: 14 Aug 2024
As demand for electricity grows in the Waikato, Transpower is considering investment options to ensure the power supply remains reliable.
Projects
Edgecumbe to Kawerau Lines - Thermal Upgrade
Last updated: 23 Jul 2024
Transpower is undertaking work to release more capacity in its network between Edgecumbe and Kawerau.
Operations Customer Portal (OCP) Programme
Last updated: 28 May 2024
The Operations Customer Portal (OCP) is the System Operator managed web-based platform for customer facing applications.
Frankton Upgrade Project
Last updated: 29 Feb 2024
Information about our work to upgrade the Cromwell to Frankton line and the transformers at Frankton substation.
Central North Island 220 kV Capacity Project
Last updated: 10 Apr 2024
This project is about increasing the capacity of the 220 kV grid between Bunnythorpe and Whakamaru.
Murihiku Southland Electrification Development Plan
Last updated: 20 Dec 2023
In response to a significant number of generation and load connection enquiries, as well as from a system reliability and security perspective, Transpower and PowerNet have developed a Murihiku Southland Electrification Development Plan.
Future Security and Resilience
Last updated: 12 Dec 2023
We are identifying challenges and opportunities as part of the Electricity Authority's Future Security and Resilience project.
Renewable Energy Zones
Last updated: 12 Dec 2023
Transpower is considering the concept of Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) and a potential pilot project in Northland.
Port Taranaki Line Reconfiguration and Line Removal
Last updated: 12 Dec 2023
A reconfiguration of our network supplying New Plymouth and surrounding area has given us an opportunity to remove some transmission line sections.