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… investment need to be met, which may be either or both, a transmission investment or non-transmission solution; … of the investment need with our latest Transmission Planning Report (2023). The Transmission Planning Report is part of …

… | December 2024 2 Figure 1: Upper South Island 220 kV transmission network 1.1.1 Prior investigations and … MCP, 13 February 2013. 5 This review reflected our general planning approach of regularly reviewing demand forecasts … Our planning studies that support our Transmission Planning Report9 (TPR) regularly assess the needs of the national …

… for this Major Capex Proposal (MCP). Figure 1: Map of the transmission infrastructure in the Bay of Plenty region The … be found in Chapter 10 of Transpower’s 2023 Transmission Planning Report (TPR) here. The need for investment discussed in this …

… but a different period can be used where appropriate. Some transmission assets have long lives, greater than 20 years, … investment options have been estimated using concept design reports or internal costs, depending on the level of … Practice (GEIP) and as such we have ensured that the planning and performance standards used to determine the …

… South Island Upgrade Major Capex Short List Consultation Report dated December 2024. As indicated in the report we … to Transpower through the reconductoring of existing transmission infrastructure with HVCRC® Conductors including … through increased amperage without the need for addition transmission line construction including an opportunity to …

… period can be used where appropriate. Given that some transmission assets have lifespans exceeding 20 years, the … options and modelled projects, • cost of losses, including transmission and local losses, • reliability benefits, and • … Transpower’s investment options using either concept design reports or internal cost data, depending on the level of …

… period can be used where appropriate. Given that some transmission assets have lifespans exceeding 20 years, the … options and modelled projects, • cost of losses, including transmission and local losses, • reliability benefits, and • … Transpower’s investment options using either concept design reports or internal cost data, depending on the level of …

… of the proposal and is a supporting attachment to our main report (‘Western Bay of Plenty Development Plan Major Capex … is for the near- term work required on the interconnected transmission grid only. 1 Approach to estimating capex We … project delivery procedures including governance oversight, planning, TRANSPOWER NEW ZEALAND | WESTERN BAY OF PLENTY …

… under increased capital costs. Additional points raised 1. Transmission charges: Westpower expressed concerns about the … summer months, requiring careful consideration in upgrade planning. • Evolving load control strategies: The shift from … if and when required. 3.1 Other points raised 1. Westpower reported significant recent increases in transmission …