Impact of the Kaikōura earthquake on the electrical power system infrastructure

This paper summarizes the impact the 2016 Kaikōura earthquakes have had on electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure performance. It also provides background context to the distribution network operator’s (i.e. MainPower’s) prior earthquake preparedness following the 2010 earthquakes in the region.

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