12-hour blackouts in many sectors of Greater Santo Domingo and some provinces are occurring as the result of an 878 megawatt (MW) deficit in generation of electricity caused by six facilities going off line. More than 10 sectors of East Santo Domingo and the northern part of the National District suffered through blackouts on 25 January 2017.
El Nacional reported that AES Andres, which generates 300 MW and Los Mina 5 that produces 105 MW, along with three plants that belong to the San Pedro de Macoris Electricity Company (formerly Cogentrix) were off line. San Felipe in Puerto Plata entered into service yesterday morning as the national system continues to operate with at least a 300 MW deficit.
The long list of areas without electricity included barrio Duarte and Villa Carmen together with Ensanche Luperon, and the Espaillat, 24 de Abril, Capotillo, and Guachupita barrios. In addition to the lack of electricity, the blackouts also affected the water supply throughout the entire area.
