Transgrid operates and maintains an asset portfolio including 11,500 kilometres of high voltage transmission lines and 136 substations and switching stations across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Transgrid’s Network Asset Strategy aims to provide a structured response to competing challenges, including the rapid integration of renewables, emerging demand from data centres, addressing ageing infrastructure and managing climate-driven events.
The Judging Panel commended the successful outcomes of the Strategy, particularly in the context of net-zero targets and the renewable energy transition, including navigating increasing renewable energy connections. The Panel recognised the strong network reliability outcomes delivered through the Strategy, as well as overcoming the challenges in achieving these reliability and service outcomes, while also managing global supply chain constraints. The Panel also recognised Transgrid’s adoption of new technologies to support the Strategy’s outcomes, including digital twins, Artificial Intelligence and drones for asset management.