Engine 8 of Power Plant 1 is now operational but generating only 3.5 megawatts, he said.
Engine 6 is the only other unit that is online at the power plant.
According to Muna, Engine 6 is producing 5 megawatts.
“Having [a total of] 8 megawatts [from Power Plant 1] is better than nothing,” Muna told Variety.
The island’s peak load demand is 41 megawatts.
Yesterday, CUC was generating 22 megawatts, of which 14.7 came from Power Plant 4, which is operated by Pacific Marine & Industrial Corp.-Rolls Royce.
Muna said CUC technicians are working on Engine 3 of Power Plant 1, and an expanded load shedding will continue for all feeders.
CUC’s additional technicians, he added, are very competent and are working as a team with the local mechanics.
“I think the augmentation in our workforce has been good for CUC,” he said.
The airport and the hospital are priorities, but Muna said it is “difficult” to maintain their 24-hour power supply.
The airport has two generators but both are broken and have yet to be repaired. (See story on page 5)
Even with three engines running, Muna said, two-hour or longer power outages will be implemented.
