How will New Zealand's energy policy affect power system operation?

This will have a significant effect on power system operation. New Zealand has committed to a target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 (excluding biogenic methane). Achieving this will require: meeting increased electricity demand with renewable electricity generation.

What is a power system in New Zealand?

By ‘power system’ we mean all components of the New Zealand electricity system that underpin the New Zealand electricity market, including generation, transmission, distribution, and load (demand) assets. 3.4. The real-time coordination of New Zealand’s power system comprises:

How will New Zealand's electricity system change?

We now benefit from sophisticated and complex system operation in the delivery of a secure, reliable and efficient electricity supply. But New Zealand’s electricity sector is beginning an unprecedented transformation, as the country transitions to a more electrified economy. This will have a significant effect on power system operation.

How has power system operation evolved in New Zealand?

This brief snapshot of the history of power system operation in New Zealand highlights how power system operation has evolved in response to changing technology and the demand for, and supply of, electricity. As New Zealand transitions to net zero emissions by 2050, further evolution of power system operation in this country is inevitable.

What is Altenergy?

AltEnergy's aim is to provide its users with the most accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date Australia and New Zealand renewable energy project information available. We achieve this through our four product offerings: Project Database, Project Updates, AltEnergy Industry Directory & AltEnergy Dashboard.

What type of energy does New Zealand use?

The electricity sector in New Zealand uses mainly renewable energy, such as hydropower, geothermal power and increasingly wind energy. As of 2021, the country generated 81.2% of its electricity from renewable sources.