09-17-2014, 12:00 PM
Can anyone confirm or deny the rumor that I heard recently - that PGV doesn't actually directly supply Lower Puna with power? That the power from PGV goes back into the larger grid on all of the eastside, and areas of Lower Puna that are connected (even Leilani Estates) get their power from the larger grid too? So basically as things are wired now, electricity from PGV would have to cross the lava, then electricity coming back to consumers would have to cross the lava again? Umm, doesn't sound like a good situation!!
The effort of wiring PGV directly to Lower Puna might be more than we know... I have to imagine that there will be transformers that need to be added and other grid infrastructure issues. I'm sure this was set up years ago for economic reasons (and maximized profits) but it sure does seem like the typical lack of planning that is being exposed as this lava flow continues.
If this is true, it supports Snorkle's idea that a large grid is just not a good idea, especially in an area that is prone to natural disasters.
The effort of wiring PGV directly to Lower Puna might be more than we know... I have to imagine that there will be transformers that need to be added and other grid infrastructure issues. I'm sure this was set up years ago for economic reasons (and maximized profits) but it sure does seem like the typical lack of planning that is being exposed as this lava flow continues.
If this is true, it supports Snorkle's idea that a large grid is just not a good idea, especially in an area that is prone to natural disasters.