POWERCOR is poised to spend $81 million in rural and regional Victoria to improve the power supply and support a transition to clean energy.<\/p>\n
More than 600 kilometres of single-wire electric lines, or SWER, will be upgraded to 22-kilovolt three-phase supply across 44 areas to provide more power capacity.<\/p>\n
The upgrades are part of Powercor’s 2026\u201331 regulatory proposal submitted to the Australian Energy Regulator for approval.<\/p>\n
Powercor’s general manager of regulation, Renate Vogt, said if the plan is approved it will ensure the company can continue meeting the needs of customers.<\/p>\n
“All customers no matter where they live are more reliant on electricity than ever before so it’s essential we are able to deliver the power they need,” she said.<\/p>\n
“Our tailored package is designed to lift reliability and capacity for regional and rural customers, bridging the gap between city and country customers’ access to electrification opportunities.<\/p>\n
“Upgrading the SWER network in targeted areas will support regional businesses grow and invest in larger facilities and operations, driving economic growth.”<\/p>\n
The proposed SWER upgrades would take place in the Wimmera, Goulburn Valley, the South West and the Macedon Ranges, while an additional four high-voltage tie-lines would be installed at Trentham, Gordon and Mount Egerton, Rokewood, Dereel and Corindhap, and Peterborough and Nirranda South.<\/p>\n
The proposal also includes rolling out 17 stand-alone power systems to provide generation and\/or battery storage for customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
POWERCOR is poised to spend $81 million in rural and regional Victoria to improve the power supply and support a transition to clean energy. More than 600 kilometres of single-wire electric lines, or SWER, will be upgraded to 22-kilovolt three-phase supply across 44 areas to provide more power capacity. The upgrades are part of Powercor’s […]<\/p>\n