STELCO to Temporarily Shut Down Hulhumalé Power Plant for Upgrade

STELCO announced a temporary shutdown of its 50-megawatt power plant in Hulhumalé early Saturday morning (3:00 AM to 8:00 AM) for a major upgrade to strengthen electricity services in the Greater Malé Region. Managing Director Dr. Ali Azwar stated that the upgrade will integrate additional generation capacity and modernize system operations. The early morning timing was chosen due to low demand during the Eid holiday. Engineers from Wärtsilä will participate remotely in the operation.

STELCO announced a temporary shutdown of its 50-megawatt power plant in Hulhumalé early Saturday morning (3:00 AM to 8:00 AM) for a major upgrade to strengthen electricity services in the Greater Malé Region. Managing Director Dr. Ali Azwar stated that the upgrade will integrate additional generation capacity and modernize system operations. The early morning timing was chosen due to low demand during the Eid holiday. Engineers from Wärtsilä will participate remotely in the operation.

STELCO announced a temporary shutdown of its 50-megawatt power plant in Hulhumalé early Saturday morning (3:00 AM to 8:00 AM) for a major upgrade to strengthen electricity services in the Greater Malé Region. Managing Director Dr. Ali Azwar stated that the upgrade will integrate additional generation capacity and modernize system operations. The early morning timing was chosen due to low demand during the Eid holiday. Engineers from Wärtsilä will participate remotely in the operation.

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