Baku, September 17, AZERTAC

Ecuador is experiencing an energy crisis marked by scheduled power cuts and maintenance work, according to the Energy News. This situation, exacerbated by unfavorable weather conditions, raises crucial economic and social issues for the country.

Ecuador is facing a complex situation regarding its electricity supply, marked by scheduled outages and preventive maintenance measures.

The government recently announced a nationwide interruption in electricity service, scheduled to last at least eight hours.

The decision, taken by President Daniel Noboa, is aimed at carrying out maintenance work on the electricity transmission system, which is essential to guarantee continuity of service.

The blackouts are scheduled from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am local time, and will affect several provinces, including Morona Santiago, Santa Elena, Guayas and Azuay.

This situation is part of a wider context of energy challenges facing Ecuador.

In April, the country already suffered prolonged power outages, due to a drought that drastically reduced water levels in hydroelectric reservoirs.

The Mazar dam, which supplies the main hydroelectric plant, reached a critical water level of 0% in the middle of the month, illustrating the country’s vulnerability to climatic variations.

Power cuts, which had temporarily ceased with the return of rains in May, were reintroduced in June due to sediment build-up in the dam.