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New Zealand's Grid Stabilizes with Renewables
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New Zealands power grid is now more stable due to a surge in solar and geothermal energy, reducing the risk of dry year crises. This shift is a response to past scares, like the 2024 energy crisis, and is driven by the decline in natural gas supplies. The government is considering a billion-dollar LNG import facility as a safeguard against future shortages. Despite past criticisms, Contact Energy maintains that price increases have been kept in check, and the focus is on continuing renewable energy investments for future prosperity.
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