Hiko Case Studies

At Hiko Power, our case studies showcase real-world results across New Zealand’s electricity networks. Each project highlights how our solutions improve reliability, safety, and efficiency. These stories demonstrate the innovation and dependability behind our products, helping you make confident, informed decisions for your network’s future.

Delivering Solar Success at Adolga

Delivering Solar Success under Tight Timelines at Adolga Solar Farm Company Location Timeline Project Overview Products Acciona 20 km northwest of Gladstone 2022 Adolga Solar Farm is a large-scale solar energy project that is nearing completion. The project required the supply of critical 275 KV electrical equipment, including disconnectors, breakers, capacitive voltage transformers, surge arresters, and insulators. 275 KV electrical

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Enhancing Monitoring with Smart Meters

Live CT Retrofitting Case Study WEL Networks needed to modernise transformer monitoring at scale. Without CTs fitted, retrofitting smart meters for load distribution analysis was hampered across the network. Click here to read about how Hiko’s split-core CTs were retrofitted across transformers without causing any power/service disruptions. Click here IP67 Waterproof Split Core Current Transformer The solution eliminated service disruptions

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FFI 275 kV Substation Project

FFI 275 kV substation Company Location Timeline Project Overview Products Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) Gladstone 2023 The FFI project involved supplying and installing a 275 kV substation for the customer, FFI. This project was successfully delivered on schedule and exemplified Insulect’s competencies in delivering high-quality, tailored electrical engineering solutions. 275kV kV Disconnectors 275kV Dead Tank Circuit Breaker with POW 275kV

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Upgrade of Switchgear for Commercial Premises

Upgrade of switchgear for commercial premises. Before – 40 yo transformer and switchgear Our Design team was engaged by a network operator to design a wall mount frame with a 1MVA Terasaki Breaker and BusCoupler to replace the existing 40 year old transformer and switchgear. A generator was set up to keep power on to the premises while the network

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Wunghnu Solar Farm

Case Study – Wunghnu Solar Farm Company Location Timeline Project Overview Products Lightsource BP Goulbourne Valley, VIC 2023 The 90 MWdc Wunghnu Solar Farm powers over 27,000 homes, with Insulect supplying 72kV Disconnectors to support safe and reliable high-voltage grid connection. 72kV Disconnectors Overview The Wunghnu Solar Farm is a 90 MWdc solar and battery project in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley,

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