Transpower expecting record electricity demand in cold snap
It's warned power generators of potential shortfalls on Wednesday and Thursday.
Transpower is bracing for record electricity demand this week as a cold weather snap hits the nation. On Monday, the company informed power generators about the possibility of shortfalls on Wednesday morning and evening, as well as again on Thursday morning. Executive General Manager of Operations, Chantelle Bramley, explained to RNZ that the industry responded as expected to address potential low residuals during the peak morning and evening periods on Wednesday.
Bramley affirmed that the situation is being closely monitored and the industry is expected to provide sufficient generation to meet the forecasted record electricity demand throughout the week. She clarified that Monday's notice was merely to alert the electricity industry about the potential tight balance between supply and demand during the cold snap, emphasizing that Transpower does not anticipate any impact on electricity supply for consumers.
If the situation worsens over the coming days, Transpower will issue further notices in accordance with their established procedures.
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