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Contact Energy boss says risk of New Zealand running out of power this winter eases

Contact Energy Chief told RNZ the risk of a future dry year event has "moved downwards" thanks to the use of increased solar power in summer, and extra baseload from geo-thermal plants.

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Contact Energy boss says risk of New Zealand running out of power this winter easesContact Energy Chief told RNZ the risk of a future dry year event has "moved downwards" thanks to the use of increased solar power in summer, and extra baseload from geo-thermal plants.
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