APUA: Power Outage Caused By Iguana

Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA): The power outage today (12th October 2024 ), was caused by an iguana coming into contact with the top of a breaker at the Cassada Gardens substation, resulting in a short circuit. This triggered the protection system to isolate the entire substation, impacting approximately 25% of the total load demand.…

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October 14, 2024

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The iguana that caused the power outage on 12.10.24
Photo credit: APUA

Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA): The power outage today (12th October 2024 ), was caused by an iguana coming into contact with the top of a breaker at the Cassada Gardens substation, resulting in a short circuit.

This triggered the protection system to isolate the entire substation, impacting approximately 25% of the total load demand. Service to the affected customers has since been fully restored.

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