Westpower Limited is an electricity distribution business based in Greymouth, New Zealand. The company owns and operates the electricity distribution network in the Westland and Grey districts, and part of the Buller District. The company is wholly owned by the West Coast Electric Power Trust.[1]
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | , New Zealand |
Area served | West Coast |
| Services | Electricity distribution |
| Owners | West Coast Electric Power Trust (100%) |
| Website | www |
The company's distribution network consists of 2,300 km (1,400 mi) of lines, supplying electricity to approximately 13,700 customers. The network covers the towns of Reefton, Runanga, Greymouth, Hokitika, Ross, Franz Josef and Fox Glacier.[2]
In August 2019 the company's proposed hydro project on the Waitaha River was denied a concession by the Department of Conservation.[3]
Network statistics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Total system length | 2,298 km |
| 110 kV | 9 km |
| 66 kV | 61 km |
| 33 kV | 260 km |
| 11 kV | 1,570 km |
| Low voltage (230/400 V) | 397 km |
| Customer connections | 13,735 |
| System maximum demand | 45 MW |
| System energy delivered | 256 GWh |