Strategy & Planning

Our strategy and planning service includes every aspect of project planning including managing projects through RMA and consenting processes.

Edison is able to develop concept designs, engineering estimates and robust business cases for all energy related projects.

Edison has successfully negotiated the RMA gauntlet on a number of projects and can assist you with planning, consents, Notice of Requirements and designations.

Examples of strategy & planning work we have completed can be read in the following case studies:

Practical Experience Leads to Best Results

Client Name: Powerco

Strategy & Planning: yes

Project Delivery: no

Design: yes

Technical Services: no

As part of Powerco’s network planning function a programme of substation, transformer and protection upgrade projects were established. The programme involved the concept plans, detailed engineers estimate, business case and NPVs required to define the scope. Each site presented a unique set...

Better Asset Utilisation at Kaitimako Switching Station

Client Name: Transpower New Zealand

Strategy & Planning: yes

Project Delivery: yes

Design: no

Technical Services: no

The Kaitimako station was established to support greater utilisation of exisiting transmission assets in the Bay of Plenty, one of New Zealands fastest growing regions. When planning this project Transpower recognised that the demand forecasts for the region were still relatively high, therefore...

Kopu/Coroglen Distribution Line Upgrades

Client Name: PowerCo

Strategy & Planning: yes

Project Delivery: yes

Design: no

Technical Services: no

The 66kV line between Kopu and Coroglen is the original 50kV line built in the 1950’s by New Zealand Electricity Department. The line was constructed of light conductor, and travels through some rugged terrain to bring electricity supply to the upper Coromandel Peninsula. Due to substantial...

Te Rahu 33kV Switching Station

Client Name: Horizon Energy Distribution

Strategy & Planning: yes

Project Delivery: yes

Design: yes

Technical Services: yes

In order to achieve the availability and reliability thresholds set by the Commerce Commission, Horizon needed to develop subtransmission solutions and implement the best fit in order to meet their performance requirements and assure long term subtransmission flexibility. Edison was engaged by...

New 66kV Transmission Line for Whitianga

Client Name: PowerCo

Strategy & Planning: yes

Project Delivery: yes

Design: no

Technical Services: no

Powerco require a new transmission line between Coroglen and Kaimarama in the Coromandel. The project required the establishment of line routes, detailed design and consenting of a new 110kV transmission line. The line will be operated at 66kV...
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