Ecuadorian government says power cuts will be suspended starting December 20
Power cuts in Ecuador will be suspended starting December 20, according to authorities
Starting December 20, Ecuador will suspend electric cuts of about 14 hours a day in the country.
The measure was taken after three months of power cuts that affect the country’s economy, as well as the normal development of Ecuadorians.
The presidency of the South American country announced the suspension of power cuts, indicating, among other reasons, “the recovery of thermal and hydroelectric plants that were under maintenance and that contribute 696.7 MW to the electrical system.”
They also indicated that the “Toachi Pilatón hydroelectric project with 204 MW” will begin operations on that date, reported AFP. This is in addition to the 100 MW produced by a plant on a rented barge and the energy that Ecuador buys from Colombia.”
It is important to note that 70% of Ecuador’s electricity depends on hydroelectric generation, which has been affected by climate change. At the moment, the weather conditions are favorable.
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Source: finanzasdigital
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