The “disturbance” caused by the power outage on Monday afternoon and the loss of electricity service to more than 700,000 customers, which occurred in the managed transmission and distribution system. LUMA EnergySaid the managing director Electricity Authority (ESA), Joshua Columbus.
Initially estimated at 1,000 MW, the engineer said it was able to recover all the lost generations that affected the units at the San Juan, Palo Seco and Aguirre power plants. The incident mainly affected the northeastern part of the country.
“We have already practically recovered all the generations lost due to disruption in the transmission and distribution system. At present, we are generating 2,166 MW, producing between 2,050 and 2,100 MW in the event of failure. .He pointed out.
Golan explained that with the sudden loss of customers, the units defended themselves and left the system.
“Something happened outside of them. What happened? We do not have accurate information, Luma has it … they are hermetic.”He pointed out.
The corporation’s executive director said he did not have enough details to say “what happened and where it came from.”
“It simply came to our notice then. It appears that the interruption may have been in a transmission line or at a biomon substation. LockingThe system was protected and the entire system was shut down – which affected units in San Juan and Palo Seco. “He pointed out.
Callen stressed that PREPA engineers and workers prevented a “general blackout” in the archipelago.
“We have stabilized the system and ensured that the Aguirre, Costa Sur, Ego Electrica and AES units are not lost.”He pointed out.
LUMA is investigating
By 6:00 p.m., the electrical system was almost fully restored. Only 400 subscribers were left without electricity service in connection with the event.
LUMA Spokesperson, Glory SingleHe pointed out New day The incident affected about 200 substations.
“We have launched an investigation to find out what happened. Once we have the right information, we will share it. We hope it’s today. “Single mentioned.
At 3:30 pm, LUMA “recovered approximately 550MW”.
However, LUMA later argued They “sent engineers and technicians to key substations to inspect the operation of the transmission lines and determine the cause of the interruption. This analysis may take several days and we will work with PREPA and other generators to complete it. “
Governor Peter Pierre LucyFor its part, it was preliminarily confirmed “The main breakdown was at the Biamon distribution center.”
“The important thing is that the service is reset in a few hours, not more than that”Louis A. at the Los Mercedes Cemetery in Ponce. The chief executive promised to answer questions from reporters after taking part in a ceremony to commemorate Ferrero’s birth.
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