Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the warning of a power shortage in winter 2024
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
September 12, 20235m 27s
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Experts are warning of a potential power shortage risk ahead of winter 2024.
The closure of one of Contact Energy's 100 megawatt peaking plants after a turbine blade broke and caused extensive internal damage to the machine has sparked concerns for future power supply.
BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie explains the extent of the damage- and why the plant won't be up and running until 2025.
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