Dominican Republic's Power Outage: Causes & Impact

On November twelfth, a nationwide power outage in the Dominican Republic left nearly eleven million people in darkness, halting traffic and paralyzing businesses. The cause, a transmission system failure, is under investigation. Generation units in San Pedro de Macorís and Quisqueya Power Plant initially shut down, triggering a chain reaction leading to a complete blackout. Mass transit systems halted, and hospitals and banks relied on generators. By Tuesday night, fifteen percent of the system was back online, with priority given to transportation and healthcare. The incident underscored the countrys dependence on oil and coal for energy, with renewable sources playing a minor role. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.