Originally Posted by
fish
CEN generates 25% of total nz electricity- more than it retails and since otahuhu B is costly to maintain and under-used closing it should help raise both long and spot prices-possibly giving windfall spot prices should we have a drought.Hydro inflows are currently less than average and North Island looks dry on next 10 days rain forcast.
TCC has 400mw combined cycle-high temperatures special metals- modern and highly efficient plus 200mw gas peaker.I believe they know what they are doing