We’re focused on delivery of our Future-gen strategy, but it doesn’t mean that thermal generation, like our power station at Huntly, no longer has an important role to play.
New Zealand’s reliance on rainfall and, increasingly, wind, to generate power means Huntly fills the gap when the weather doesn’t oblige, such as during drought.
However, we recognise that this way of generating (always on) has had its day. Our goal is to economically replace it with affordable renewable generation. This means looking at a range of options that include wind, solar, geothermal, and energy storage.