Photo: Getty ImagesReduced electricity demand under lockdown is buying Transpower time to fix a crucial power line. But Transpower says because the lockdown has reduced nationwide power demand by 15 percent, it doesn't expect to have to restrict supply or call for more generation. "We are in regular communication with industry regarding the situation, how demand is looking and what our level of supply is," Transpower said in a statement. On Tuesday, Transpower issued a grid emergency notice for the North Island after the wire the in Weka Pass area fell. Inspections found revealed six towers which normally hold the conductor (wire) had been damaged as part of the failure.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 18, 2021 21:33 UTC