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LUMA Energy warns 100,000 customers may face Tuesday night power outages

LUMA Energy projects widespread load shedding due to major power generation shortfalls

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Approximately 270 megawatts of generation capacity was lost due to outage at San Juan plant unit #5 and limitations at Aguirre plant unit #2 [1] LUMA Energy stated that over 100,000 customers may experience power outages on Tuesday night due to generation deficits. [2] LUMA Energy reported the Puerto Rico electrical system has a 259 megawatt generation supply deficit. [3] On 28 October 2026, LUMA Energy announced it will implement rolling power blackouts on Wednesday afternoon due to power generation issues. [4] Genera PR spokesperson Iván Báez stated approximately 150,000 customers were affected by identical generation-related blackouts on the prior day. [5] LUMA spokesperson Hugo Sorrentini stated there is no estimated time for San Juan CT 5 and Aguirre 2 generation units to return online. [6]
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  1. Approximately 270 megawatts of generation capacity was lost due to outage at San Juan plant unit #5 and limitations at Aguirre plant unit #2 · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  2. LUMA Energy stated that over 100,000 customers may experience power outages on Tuesday night due to generation deficits. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  3. LUMA Energy reported the Puerto Rico electrical system has a 259 megawatt generation supply deficit. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  4. On 28 October 2026, LUMA Energy announced it will implement rolling power blackouts on Wednesday afternoon due to power generation issues. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  5. Genera PR spokesperson Iván Báez stated approximately 150,000 customers were affected by identical generation-related blackouts on the prior day. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  6. LUMA spokesperson Hugo Sorrentini stated there is no estimated time for San Juan CT 5 and Aguirre 2 generation units to return online. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
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