NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (November 09, 2026)- The following is a public notice from the Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC):
Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC) wishes to inform the general public that Genset No. 12 at the Prospect Power Station is currently out of service to facilitate scheduled top-end overhaul maintenance.
This essential maintenance is being undertaken collaboratively by NEVLEC’s technical team and representatives from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Wärtsilä. The overhaul forms part of NEVLEC’s ongoing efforts to maintain the reliability, efficiency and operational performance of its generating units, while supporting the long-term stability of the island’s electricity supply.
The maintenance is expected to be completed by November 15, 2026, after which the generating unit will undergo the necessary checks before returning to service.
Potential Impact on Electricity Supply:
With Genset No. 12 temporarily unavailable, the overall generation capacity at the Prospect Power Station is reduced. Consequently, NEVLEC will need to implement a load management programme during peak demand periods to help balance available generation with electricity consumption and maintain the stability of the island-wide power system.
Customers are advised that this may result in temporary, scheduled power interruptions in selected areas. Details regarding the affected areas and scheduled outage times will be communicated in a subsequent announcement.
NEVLEC acknowledges the inconvenience these temporary measures may cause and sincerely appreciates the public’s patience, understanding and cooperation as we carry out this important maintenance work.
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