The nation’s electricity distributors (EDEs) might have to turn to more expensive electricity supplies from older generators that are usually only used for emergencies. Electricity from these units costs between US$0.10 and US$0.22 per Kw/h. At present, distributors are paying between US$0.14 and US$0.15 per Kwh.
Spokesman Esteban Delgado for the Public Electricity Corporation (CDEEE) said that Haina Turbo Gas would soon enter into operation to supply the rising summer demand. He said the plant is waiting on the delivery of fuel to begin supplying power to the national electricity grid.
Delgado also said the coal-fired plant at Punta Catalina is already generating 300 MW for the system at the cost of just US$0.09 a Kw/h, which does help the situation somewhat.
According to Delgado, there is currently a 450 MW deficit in electricity generation.
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Listin Diario
23 September 2019