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Current Status as at: 13 March 2018

Outlook

Over the next 8-10 weeks we expect the risk of shortage due to hydro storage to remain low (though, in the unlikely event of multiple equipment failures the situation could deteriorate). 

The risk of shortage in the following 2-3 months is largely dependent on hydro catchment inflows. The Risk Meter is currently set to normal.

Current Situation 

Aggregate New Zealand storage decreased over the last week and is at 82% of total storage, this is above the historical average (105% of average) for this time of the year.

Weekly hydro generation over the last 12 months has ranged between 48% and 71% of total generation. Last week hydro generation contributed 69% of total generation.

Hydro Storage Update

Controlled storage is above average on the New Zealand hydro risk curve and slightly below average on the South Island hydro risk curve.

Inflows into Lake Taupo over the last week were higher than the historical average for the time of the year however there was a decrease in North Island storage.

South Island inflows were also higher than the historical average over the last week and storage levels have also decreased.
View the latest Hydro Risk Curves  »
Read more about Hydro Storage  »

Generation Mix Update

Generation from non hydro sources are expected to remain at current levels.
Read more about Generation Mix  »

Demand Update

New Zealand electricity usage is about average for this time of the year.
Read more about Demand »

Transmission Update

There was a net HVDC energy transfer to the North Island of 81 GWh last week. 
Read more about Transmission »

Wholesale Prices Update

The spot price, based on available final and interim prices, has averaged $57 per MWh over the last two weeks, this is higher than prices experienced this time last year.
Read more about Wholesale Pricing »

Data Updates

We periodically update the base HRC data curves and the Simulated Storage Trajectory Curves.  The updated files for these are available on the Hydro Risk Curve page.
Data Last Updated
Hydro Risk Curve Data File and Input Assumptions 28 February 2018
Simulated Storage Trajectories and Assumptions 27 July 2017

Next Report

The next scheduled weekly Security of Supply Report is due Tuesday 20 March 2018.

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