Apparently the damages are also impacting local power producers including PGV, so much so that HECO will have to "load shed", or shut off power to connected customers to maintain overall grid stability.
https://www.kitv.com/news/business/tropi...ce630.html
"As Hurricane Lala moves across the Hawaiian Islands, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) crews are responding to weather-related outages affecting communities statewide, with more than 88,000 customers impacted.
HECO reported that four of its independent power providers disconnected from the electrical grid on Hawaii Island due to damage from the ongoing storm. As a result of this, HECO stated that it may need to “load shed,” which means the company may temporarily turn off power to customers to maintain system stability and prevent damage to generating units.
The temporary forced outages would only affect HECO customers on Hawaii Island. This is not part of the HECO’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Program.
Two of Hawaii Island’s largest independent power producers, Puna Geothermal Venture and Hamakua Energy Partners, as well as wind energy providers Hawi Renewable Development and Pakini Nui, are also unable to connect to the island’s grid."
https://www.kitv.com/news/business/tropi...ce630.html
"As Hurricane Lala moves across the Hawaiian Islands, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) crews are responding to weather-related outages affecting communities statewide, with more than 88,000 customers impacted.
HECO reported that four of its independent power providers disconnected from the electrical grid on Hawaii Island due to damage from the ongoing storm. As a result of this, HECO stated that it may need to “load shed,” which means the company may temporarily turn off power to customers to maintain system stability and prevent damage to generating units.
The temporary forced outages would only affect HECO customers on Hawaii Island. This is not part of the HECO’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Program.
Two of Hawaii Island’s largest independent power producers, Puna Geothermal Venture and Hamakua Energy Partners, as well as wind energy providers Hawi Renewable Development and Pakini Nui, are also unable to connect to the island’s grid."