ANGLEC is continuing repairs to a damaged generator following an island-wide power outage, with further temporary electricity cuts expected over the coming days.
The latest disruption came due to a fault at the generation plant on the afternoon of 11 November that left the entire island without electricity.
By 10.30pm, electricity had been restored to all major feeder areas, but further interruptions occurred overnight as the company worked to balance the available supply.
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In a press release on 12 November, ANGLEC said the power supply was stable, although one of the generators affected by the incident remained out of service.
Repairs will be followed by testing and monitoring before the unit can return to operation.
“Further load management may be required to balance electricity demand with available generation capacity,” ANGLEC said.
“This will involve temporary interruptions to electricity supply in some areas as necessary to maintain system stability.”
The utility company asked customers to assist during this period by conserving electricity wherever possible.
“Reducing unnecessary electricity consumption, particularly during periods of peak demand, can help ease the pressure on available generation capacity as work continues to restore the affected generator,” it said.
Customers can find advice on preparing for and managing power cuts through ANGLEC’s online information resource, The Plug, here.
ANGLEC said it would continue sharing updates through its Facebook page, with its chief executive also due to address customers on Radio Anguilla and Klass FM.
The company plans to hold a press conference in the coming weeks to provide further details about the power station repairs and its plans to address the ongoing challenges.
The Anguilla Electricity Company (ANGLEC) is a publicly traded company in which the government controls the majority of the shares, with the remaining shares owned by private investors and members of the public.
