Overview: This paper addresses the urgent need to evaluate and manage New Zealand’s aging 11-33kV cable infrastructure, which is crucial for the country’s ambitious decarbonization goals. With New Zealand targeting 96-98% renewable energy in the next decade, the demand on this infrastructure will significantly increase. However, much of the existing cable infrastructure, totaling around 60,000km, is of unknown condition, raising concerns about its ability to handle future loads.
Commissioning & Condition Assessment of 11-33kV Cable Infrastructure
