Wellington Electricity Explained
Wellington Electricity uses a 33 kV sub-transmission network, with 11 kV high-voltage distribution and 230/400 V low-voltage distribution. The network comprises a high
Around 200 Grid Exit Points (GXPs) allow the National Grid to connect to distribution networks like Wellington Electricity. This is where we* fit in. Wellington Electricity is one of 29 distribution companies. We connect to the National Grid at nine GXP locations within our region.
Wellington's wind generation is supplemented by power drawn from the national grid. More than half of the electricity generated to the grid is hydroelectric. The majority of this generation is from hydro stations on lakes and rivers in the lower half of the South Island.
Wellington Electricity uses a 33 kV sub-transmission network, with 11 kV high-voltage distribution and 230/400 V low-voltage distribution. The network comprises a high percentage of underground cabling, with 66% of the sub-transmission circuits being cabled.
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