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… https://www.transpower.co.nz/our-work/industry/grid-pricing/transmission-pricing-methodology/assumptions-book TRANSPOWER … in the generation expansion model based on publicly reported development schedules. Table 2: Modelled Waikato … and upper North Island committed generation Type Modelled Transmission Node6 Name Capacity (MW) GridScaleSolar WHU110 …

… options and modelled projects, • cost of losses, including transmission and local losses. The benefits and the … The WUNI investigation has been undertaken to determine a transmission development plan to 2055 to support a reliable … investment options was estimated using concept design reports, budgetary offers, or internal cost data, depending …

… investment need to be met, which may be either or both, a transmission investment or non-transmission solution; … evidence that supports the rationales such as contracts, reports, memos, financial or other data, results of … investment is consistent with our latest Transmission Planning Report (2023), which is part of the suite of …

… period can be used where appropriate. Given that some transmission assets have lifespans exceeding 20 years, the … options and modelled projects, • cost of losses, including transmission and local losses, • reliability benefits, and • … Transpower’s investment options using either concept design reports or internal cost data, depending on the level of …

… period can be used where appropriate. Given that some transmission assets have lifespans exceeding 20 years, the … options and modelled projects, • cost of losses, including transmission and local losses, • reliability benefits, and • … Transpower’s investment options using either concept design reports or internal cost data, depending on the level of …

… of the proposal and is a supporting attachment to our main report (‘Western Bay of Plenty Development Plan Major Capex … is for the near- term work required on the interconnected transmission grid only. 1 Approach to estimating capex We … project delivery procedures including governance oversight, planning, TRANSPOWER NEW ZEALAND | WESTERN BAY OF PLENTY …

… and include expenses related to consenting and designation. Transmission lines construction works This includes material … replacements and costs are as advised by Transpower Asset Planning Management and can be considered as Class 4. 1 … • Technical reviews. • Performance monitoring and reporting. Transpower will allocate experienced management …

… option but raise concerns regarding the application of the Transmission Pricing Methodology (TPM) on this project. … need date. 5c Uncertainty of electrification caused by RETA reports. We recognise the uncommitted nature of the projects … are reasonable and appropriate for infrastructure planning. 5e Tiwai demand response contract. Following …

… under increased capital costs. Additional points raised 1. Transmission charges: Westpower expressed concerns about the … summer months, requiring careful consideration in upgrade planning. • Evolving load control strategies: The shift from … if and when required. 3.1 Other points raised 1. Westpower reported significant recent increases in transmission …

… 1.3 Generation Expansion Planning … 2.1 Transmission Network … to calculate the benefits of investment options to provide transmission into the WUNI region. The main components of … case results are labeled as Option 0 in the charts in this report. TRANSPOWER NEW ZEALAND | WUNI STAGE 2 PROJECT: MAJOR …