NewsWhore
04-05-2011, 04:30 PM
With the stifling heat of recent days, citizens in some sectors in Santo Domingo and other parts of the country have begun to report prolonged blackouts, affecting business, industry and public morale.
According to the Superintendent of Electricity, there was an 18% generation deficit, with a supply of just 1535 MW for a demand of 1875. El Caribe reports these numbers mean little to people accustomed to the cry of "the lights are out!"
According to the State Electricity Corporation (CDEEE) the situation is caused by shutdown of five of the major generating facilities, which supply 30% to the National System (SENI). The reasons given were lack of fuel, contractual obligations and unexpected technical issues.
In places like Invivienda in Santo Domingo East, 10 hours of electricity is considered fortunate, and the Los Alcarrizos area is on a 12-12 plan, with 12 hours on and 12 hours off, according to reports.
In many 24-hour sectors in Santo Domingo, though, the service continues to be reliable.
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According to the Superintendent of Electricity, there was an 18% generation deficit, with a supply of just 1535 MW for a demand of 1875. El Caribe reports these numbers mean little to people accustomed to the cry of "the lights are out!"
According to the State Electricity Corporation (CDEEE) the situation is caused by shutdown of five of the major generating facilities, which supply 30% to the National System (SENI). The reasons given were lack of fuel, contractual obligations and unexpected technical issues.
In places like Invivienda in Santo Domingo East, 10 hours of electricity is considered fortunate, and the Los Alcarrizos area is on a 12-12 plan, with 12 hours on and 12 hours off, according to reports.
In many 24-hour sectors in Santo Domingo, though, the service continues to be reliable.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#6)