Conference Awards Winners
BEST PAPER AWARD (EEA MEMBER)
| 2023 | Evie Trolove & Isabelle LeQuellec (Orion NZ Ltd) & Scott Scrimgeour (Wellington Electricity) | 'Resi-Flex - Incentivise flexibility from residential consumers by exploring commercial mechanisms with flexibility stakeholders' |
| 2022 | Lisa Hemopo, Antony Cochrane & Josh Pope (Orion NZ Ltd) | 'Comprehensive Data Collection for Pole Inspections' |
| 2021 | Rodger Griffiths (Electronet Services) | 'Conductor Down - A Ground breaking Safety Solution for Overhead Distribution Networks' |
| 2019 | Shaun Allan, Phil Bunnage, Jamie Morrison (Orion NZ Ltd) | 'Building resilience for our Port Township' |
| 2018 | Alaisdair Reid, (Orion NZ Ltd) | 'Safety in Design at Orion' |
| 2017 | Peter Armstrong, (Waipa Networks) | 'Initial Lessons from St Kilda, Cambridge, a 100% Photovoltaic Subdivision' |
| 2016 | Philip Boys, (Mitton Electronet Ltd) | 'Soil Resistivity Testing for Earthing Safety - is there a better way? |
| 2015 | Allan Miller (EPECentre, University of Canterbury) | 'Electric Vehicles and demand response: An Economic Perspective' |
| 2014 | Ami Singh (Genesis Energy)
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'Power Transformers in New Zealand: A REview of Current Fleet Age, Asset Management Strategies and Procurement Practices'
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| 2013 | Geoff Douch (Wellington Electricity)
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'Infrastructure Resilience & Emergency Response'
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| 2012
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Rodger Griffiths (ElectroNet Services)
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'Statically Excited - In Ten Days Flat!'
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| 2011 | Richard Gibbons (LineTech Consulting)
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'Good Governance and Good Engineering - do they really go together?'
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| 2010 | Bryan Leyland (Leyland Consultants)
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'Lessons from the accident at the Sayano-Shuskenaya Hydropower Station'
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| 2009 | Marshall Clark (Transpower NZ)
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'A Strategy for an Aging Fleet of Transformers'
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| 2008 | Murray Hendrickson (Network Tasman)
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'Sub-transmission Automation at Network Tasman'
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| 2007 | Tas Scott (Orion NZ)
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'The First Application of Resonant Earthing with Residual Current Compensation to a NZ Distribution Network'
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| 2006 | Stephen Hirsch (Orion NZ)
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'Resonant Earthing - Advantages & Disadvantages. Why do we not use it in New Zealand?'
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| 2005 | Frank Lewis and Richard Fairbairn (Sinclair Knight Merz)
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'The Connection Minefield'
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Best Paper Award (Non-Member)
| 2023 | Mufid Altorok (Ergo Consulting) | 'Impact of integrating solar farms on a zone substation's transformer tap changer life span in MV distribution networks' |
| 2022 | Terry Paddy (Cortexo) | 'Control or Co-ordinate DER? IEC 62746 (openADR) and IEEE2030.5' |
| 2021 | Eric Pyle & Gareth Williams (Solarcity) | 'A New Era of Innovation in the Power System' |
| 2019 | Stephen Butler (PSC NZ Ltd) | 'Integration of Remote Offshore Energy with High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)' |
| 2018 | Dr. Thomas Smolka, (Reinhausen Australia) | 'Benefits of using voltage regulating distribution transformers for grid integration of renewables - Lessons learned from first installations in Australia and New Zealand' |
| 2017 | Nirmal Nair, (University of Auckland)
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'Assessing California's Distribution Resources Plan approach for New Zealand Distributors'
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| 2016 | Tony Mulholland, (Andritz Hydro) | 'Challenges for Hydro Generators Caused by Frequent Start-Stop Operation' |
| 2015 | Chris O'Halloran (Tesla Consultants) | 'Earth Fault Protection in Sub-Transmission Systems' |
| 2014 | Allan Miller (EPECentre, University of Canterbury)
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'Photovoltaic Solar Power Uptake in New Zealand'
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| 2013 | Shreejan Panday (University of Canterbury)
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'Tongan Schools go Solar; 8 kW Photovoltaic System Design & Installation by University of Canterbury Students in Five Tongan Schools'
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| 2012
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Neville Watson (University of Canterbury)
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'Power Quality State Estimation: A New Concept'
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| 2011 | Michael Dalzell (Transpower NZ)
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'DC Currents in the New Zealand AC Power Systems'
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| 2010 | Herman Vogel (GE Energy)
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'Moisture assessment in power transformer insulation'
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| 2009 | 'Ken Pattie and Michael Whaley (Powerco)
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'Maintaining Supply to Remote Rural Areas'
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| 2008 | Lance Frater and Bill Heffernan (EPECentre, University of Canterbury)
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'LED Lighting for Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Premises'
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| 2007 | Tony Stacey (NOJA Power & Switchgear)
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'Application of Advances in Technology to Improve Network Performance and Better Protection Grading'
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| 2006 | Neville Watson (University of Canterbury)
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'Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) - Implications for Distribution Networks'
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| 2005 | Wernher Roding (Windflow Technology)
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'Wind Energy Generation Impact on Electrical Grid - Benefits of Synchronous, Synchronised Generation'
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BEST PAPER AWARD (STUDENT)
| 2023 | Rizki Rahayani & Prof. Nirmal Nair (University of Auckland) | 'Two stages MCDM-GIS Analysis of optimal solar site selections: A case study for Hawkes Bay' |
| 2022 | Lakshita Lakshita (University of Auckland) | 'Peer-to-peer Consumer Energy Transaction Support Models during High-Impact, Low-Probability Weather Events' |
| 2021 | Aleida Powell (University of Otago) - Aleida co-presented the paper with Dougal McQueen, Aurora Energy | 'Perverse Incentives Creating an Impact on Network Performance and New Zealand's Zero-carbon Future' |
| 2019 | Andrew Berry, University of Canterbury | 'Big Things in Small Packages - High Voltage Stator Testing' |
| 2018 | Safa Al-sachit, (University of Auckland) | 'Investigating Travelling wave Fault Location Techniques for Distribution Assets' |
| 2018 | Arif Ahmed, (Robinson Research Institute) | 'Usage of Weather Data for Dynamic Thermal Line Rating and Power Flow Analysis for Power System Planning and Operation' |
| 2017 | Leatham Landon-Lane, (Dept of Chemical Process Engineering, University of Canterbury)
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'Electrical Vehicle Storage Technologies and Range'
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| 2016 | Ben Jar, (EPECentre, University of Canterbury) | 'Rapid EV Chargers: Implementation of a Charger' |
| 2015 | Luke Schwartfeger (EPECentre, University of Canterbury) | 'Environmental Aspects of Photovoltaic Solar Power' |
| 2014 | Luke Schwartfeger (EPECentre, University of Canterbury)
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'Review of Distributed Generation Interconnection Standards'
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| 2013 | Scott Lemon (University of Canterbury)
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'Electric Vehicles in New Zealand: Technologically Challenged?'
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| 2012 | Andrew Lapthorn (University of Canterbury) | 'Construction & Testing of a Next Generation HTS Partial-Core Transformer'
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| 2011 |
Joint winners:
Guy Paine (Auckland University of Technology)
Alan Wightman (University of Canterbury)
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'GPG 304 Critical Analysis' 'Volcanic Ash Contamination of High Voltage Insulators' |
| 2010 | Robert Cardwell & Luke Sinclair (University of Canterbury, Engineers Without Borders NZ)
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'Implementing a Solar Power System for a High School in Tonga'
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| 2009 | Sizhen Zhao (University of Auckland)
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'Power System Coherency Based Equivalence Modelling for Wind Farm Units'
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| 2008 | Ran Feng Situ (University of Auckland)
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'Analysis Framework for Value of Energy Storage Systems through System Reliability Assessment'
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| 2007 | Chin Yit Choo (University of Auckland)
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'Power System Load Modelling using Power Quality Measurements'
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| 2006 | Award not presented.
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| 2005 | Lance Frater (EPECentre, University of Canterbury)
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'EPEC Fluorescent Light Flicker Project: Stage 1 - Fluorescent Light Flicker Caused by Load Management Signals'
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IET Best Paper Presentation Award
| 2023 | Karen Frew & Ryno Verster (Powerco)
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'Delivery of a CPP, 5 years on'
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| 2022 | Rodger Griffiths (ElectroNet Ltd)
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'The Path Towards DSO's and FT's - and a whole lot of other TLAS!'
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| 2021 | Geoff Tait (The Lines Company)
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'Implementation of a New Asset Condition and Risk Modelling Methodology at The Lines Company'
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| 2019 | Chiraag Ishwar (University of Canterbury)
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'Offshore Wind for New Zealand'
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| 2018 | Lingsong Zheng, (Wellington Electricity)
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'Wellington Electricity's Emerging Technology Roadmap'
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| 2017 | Rebecca Marx, (Mitton Electronet Ltd)
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'Haywards Transformer Replacement - A Story of Synchronous and Asynchronous Collaboration'
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| 2016 | Brett Horwell, (Meridian Energy) | 'Manapouri Transformer Replacement Project - A Christmas tale of dirty oil, storms and tourists from the World's remotest power station' |
| 2015 | Brad Rooney (Mitton Electronet) | 'Safety by Design in Earthing Systems' |
| 2014 | Julien Arts (Contact Energy)
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'Multiple Frequency Keeping'
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| 2013 | Campbell Hammond (Genesis Energy)
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'Huntly 250MW Generator Rotor Refurbishment: Project Review' |
| 2012
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Geoff Douch (Wellington Electricity)
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'Condition Assessment of Ageing Network Poles'
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| 2011 | Graeme Johnson (Electrix)
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'Practical Field Solution to Equipotential Zones'
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| 2010 | Kieran Kennedy (Mitton Electronet)
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'The Effective Design and Testing of Earthing Systems'
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| 2009 |
Joint winners:
Rodger Griffiths (ElectroNet Services)
Bob Simpson (Transpower NZ)
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'NZ Power System Earthing Guide - Overview and Implementation'
'Transpower's Transmission Code'
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| 2008 | Murray Hendrickson (Network Tasman)
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'Sub-Transmission Automation at Network Tasman'
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| 2007 | Rodger Griffiths (ElectroNet Services)
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'Asset Works Management - With GIS - A Case Study'
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| 2006 | Sunil Kumar (Tyco Electronics)
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'Reliability, Improvement and Asset Protection of Electrical Power Networks by Mitigation of Fauna Induced Outages - 2006'
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| 2005 | Bryan Leyland (Consultant)
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'Lessons from Recent Small Hydro Schemes'.
The New Zealand IEEE also presented Bryan with the IEEE Silver Medal Award in recognition of his significant contribution to electrical engineering in New Zealand.
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Peoples Choice
| 2023 | Ben Williams (PowerNet Ltd)
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'Collaboration the Key to DER'
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| 2022 | Lingsong Zheng (WEL Networks)
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'DSO Strategy and Roadmap'
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| 2021 | Brad Henderson (Mitton ElectroNet)
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'Contemporary Galapagos Finches: Harmonic Filter Design using Evolutionary Algorithms'
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| 2019 | Samad Shirzadi (University of Auckland)
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'Efficient Distribution Network Recovery following Natural Disasters: New Zealand Case Studies'
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| 2018 | Lingsong Zheng, (Wellington Electricity)
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'Wellington Electricity's Emerging Technology Roadmap'
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| 2017 | Leatham Landon-Lane, (University of Canterbury)
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'Electrical Vehicle Storage Technologies and Range'
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| 2016 | Shirley Thian, (Delta Utility Services) | 'Safety in Design (SiD)' |
| 2015 | John Pringle (PBA Ltd) & Andy McMahon (Transpower) | 'SF6: What is all the gassing about' |
| 2014 | Karen Frew (Powerco)
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'Producing Robust Forecasts of Replacement Expenditure - Overhead Line Pole Assets'
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BEST TRADE EXHIBITION STAND
| 2023 | Unison Group |
| 2019 | TransNet |
| 2018 | Loop Technologies
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| 2017 | Cuthbert Stewart
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| 2016 | Arthur D Riley & Co |
| 2015 | OHUG |
| 2014 | Electropar/S&C Electric
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| 2013 | OHUG
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| 2012 | OHUG
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| 2011 | Cabac
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| 2010 | GE Energy
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| 2009 | Quasar Systems
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| 2008 | Intergraph Corporation
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| 2007 | Cuthbert Stewart
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| 2006 | Electropar
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| 2005 | TransNet NZ
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