EDF: risks of load shedding following a production incident

Through an online publication, EDF Archipel Guadeloupe's communication department warns of a risk of load shedding this Tuesday, September 2, in Saint-Barthélemy. "Following an incident on the production side and in order to maintain the balance of the network, load shedding could be necessary during the day according to a schedule. may be necessary during the day, according to a provisional schedule", the press release stated. The first load shedding could affect the Vitet and Dévé sectors as early as 10:30 am. At 12:30 pm, EDF informs that the Touterelle, Carénage and Grande Saline sectors, from Gustavia, may be affected by load shedding. Finally, at 2:30 p.m., Grand Carénage, Pointe Milou and Marigot could also be affected by load shedding, resulting in a power cut. "This schedule is provided on a provisional basis and will be adapted as the situation evolves", the EDF press release states.

As for the nature of the production incident, it is not specified in the online publication.