Infrastructure
Parallel efforts underway to restore Addis West power substation
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
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Ethiopian Electric Power is pursuing two parallel solutions, including transporting a replacement transformer from Arba Minch and repairing the damaged unit in Addis Ababa, to restore service at the malfunctioning Addis West substation.
- Ethiopian Electric Power is implementing two parallel solutions to restore service at the Addis West power substation following a technical failure.
- Transporting a replacement transformer from Arba Minch began two days ago using a low-bed trailer and three Isuzu vehicles.
- The convoy carrying the replacement transformer is traveling at an average of 50 to 70 kilometers per day with survey experts clearing the route ahead.
- Simultaneously, the damaged transformer is undergoing repairs at the Gelan Workshop Center in Addis Ababa.
- Whichever option between the repairs and the transported replacement transformer finishes first will be utilized to provide urgent power.
- The replacement transformer from Arba Minch may require minor civil engineering work due to technical specification differences.
- An exact completion date cannot be set due to the complexity of the technical work and transport conditions.
- Ethiopian Electric Utility stated that service will be fully restored once the transformer arrives and technical issues are resolved, asking customers for patience.
- Residents in several areas of Addis Ababa have been experiencing power outages for the past 15 days.
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