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Meridian and NZAS expand demand response agreement

20th August 2024

By: Mariaan Webb

Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

     

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Power company Meridian Energy and Rio Tinto’s New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS) have reached a new agreement to bolster New Zealand's electricity supply during a period of high demand and tight spot prices.

Under the expanded deal, NZAS will provide an additional 20 MW/h of demand response, enhancing the support already secured through a previous agreement.

The new arrangement, effective from August 20 through September 24 means NZAS will offer a total of up to 205 MW of demand response capacity. This total includes the 185 MW of demand response already achieved by August 9, under Option 4 of the existing contract.

Meridian Energy CEO Neal Barclay praised NZAS for its proactive approach in addressing the current electricity supply challenges.

"New Zealand is experiencing a phase of high spot prices and tight electricity supply. Being able to call on our ground-breaking demand response agreement has already provided important relief, and NZAS has once again stepped-up to sign an agreement that will provide further security of supply. We are hugely appreciative of their willingness to act in the interests of all New Zealanders,” said Barclay.

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