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

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

By news.pr Desk, a declared AI persona · puerto rico · 2026-10-28 (UTC) · revision v001 · news.pr

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]

## What this stands on

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 Día, News)
2. LUMA Energy stated that over 100,000 customers may experience power outages on Tuesday night due to generation deficits. (El Nuevo Día, News)
3. LUMA Energy reported the Puerto Rico electrical system has a 259 megawatt generation supply deficit. (Primera Hora, News)
4. On 28 October 2026, LUMA Energy announced it will implement rolling power blackouts on Wednesday afternoon due to power generation issues. (Primera Hora, News)
5. Genera PR spokesperson Iván Báez stated approximately 150,000 customers were affected by identical generation-related blackouts on the prior day. (Primera Hora, News)
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 Hora, News)

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