5-hour rolling blackouts hit 5% of Mexico's customers due to high temperatures, low power generation, and increased demand.
Mexico experienced rolling blackouts lasting around five hours on Tuesday due to high temperatures, low power generation, and increased electricity demand. The blackouts, which affected about 5% of customers, were partially attributed to a spike in power demand during the evening as people turned on appliances, and increased temperatures causing reduced nighttime cooling. Additionally, lower output from hydroelectric dams and solar power disruptions contributed to the power generation drop. This event is an embarrassment for President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who has prioritized state-owned power company expansion and limited opportunities for private power generators.
May 08, 2024
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