High electricity use overworking BVIEC generators – Hon Rymer
The Minister was at the time speaking during a press conference today, July 27, 2023, while adding that the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is working assiduously to restore its power generating capacity to optimum levels to adequately meet the needs of the territory.
Power woes receiving highest priority - Hon Rymer
“Assurance was given that the technical and operational issues that are affecting the reliability of the electrical power supply as of late, which is also affecting the water supply, will be receiving the highest priority,” he said.
The minister said the BVIEC has also stated that there are some issues with various generators, issues that have developed concurrently due to the unprecedented high power consumption in the territory by households and businesses.
“This spike in energy and electricity consumption by residents and businesses has directly led to the overworking of the functional electrical generators responsible for powering the territory and in efforts to balance or regulate the load on the generators, sacrifices are made,” he said.
Hon Rymer added that sacrifices include the water plant of the Seven Seas Water Corporation which uses 4 megawatts when operating at full capacity, and in order to regulate the load and to balance whether to keep the light on, the water plant is usually the first acts to save energy by cutting production or being moved completely offline.
Save energy - Hon Rymer
“The result of this decision has been what residents have been experiencing in their homes and businesses with the turning off of the water supply. We are aware that water is a necessity and the constant breaches of pipes and the current issues are inconvenience in the public.”
Hon Rymer apologized and ask for patience as authorities work to resolve these issues, “though we are seeing some of the hottest temperatures, where appropriate, we are appealing to the public to conserve electricity by reducing their consumption."
He said saving energy would in turn lower the electricity bill and contribute to lowering the load on the power system, which will also help in reducing the disruptions to the local electricity and water supply.
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40 Responses to “High electricity use overworking BVIEC generators – Hon Rymer”
Of course, no surprise about high energy usage during the summer months. The government (who owes BVIEC $ 10 million) uses a lot of a/c in their buildings.
is saying that the increasing load demand is stressing the generators; meanwhile, you are saying that if the generators are sized properly they should be able to safely carry the nominal load increase. Who to believe? Further, Disinterested is saying that generators should be sized not only for current load but also for growth and surge capacity.E. Leonard is stressing the importance of preventative maintenance, etc., in attaining the design lifecycle, as well as operational reliability and functionality. Who qualify to provide expert opinion on sizing and maintenance? Are these people just book men with no experience who are just offering opinions?
Moreover, it would be informative and curious to know what the operating power factor of the BVIEC is . What is the cure or fix for a lagging pf? The typical fix is adding capacitors/capacitance to the system. Neil Smith, the current managing director,I’m assuming was hired not only for his managerial skill and experience but also for his technical knowledge ( think he holds an electrical engineering degree), education, etc. As such,,I’m sure or hope he would be working with staff to get system operating at maximum, optimum,, efficient ,operating capacity. Are there other electrical engineers at the BVIEC?
WATER. POWER. TRAFFIC LIGHTS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ROADS IN DISREPAIR.
pay attention more to home affairs with the multi million dollar budget we speak about and the leader says we are not broke
come on pay more attention to home affairs look at the public highways and in the year 2023 some of us have issues with running water like back in the 60s
we have issues from the 70s and in 2023 still not corrected lack of light along public highways
You politician always like to feed people bull sh**. When you upgraded the dam power station, if it was done right first time you won't have to come on air to blow hot air. Government after government has always done things in a sub standard manner.
A prime example in 2023 look what kind market square you decided to put in Road Town, something you have seen back in 1523. If you all had whisper that concept to a donkey for a joke he would have drive kick in all yo till he couldn't find all yo.