Nuku’alofa – Tonga Power Limited has issued a public apology to electricity consumers after a generator fault forced the company to implement temporary load shedding across several areas in and around Nukuʻalofa.
The announcement comes as power disruptions linked to generator issues are not new for electricity consumers in the Tongatapu area.
Over an extended period, breakdowns and maintenance problems affecting generation capacity have periodically resulted in sudden outage or planned load shedding, particularly during times of high demand.
As Kaniva News reported previously, these recurring disruptions have left many residents and businesses accustomed to intermittent blackouts, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining stable power supply while ageing infrastructure and limited generation capacity remain under pressure.
In a public notice released today, the power authority said one of its generators is currently experiencing a technical fault, significantly reducing electricity generation capacity at a time when customer demand remains high.
As a result, planned load shedding is being carried out from Pea to Nualei, Malapo to Fuaʻamotu Airport, Tokomololo to Makapaeo, as well as parts of Nukuʻalofa.
Tonga Power acknowledged the inconvenience caused and appealed for public patience as engineers work to stabilise the system.
“Please be advised that one of our generators is currently experiencing a fault. As a result, available generation capacity is limited compared to customer demand, and temporary load shedding is being implemented in the areas listed above.
Additional areas may also be affected if required.
Our team is actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and restore normal power supply. We will continue to provide updates where possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work to maintain a stable electricity supply.”
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work to maintain a stable electricity supply,” the company said.
Tonga Power said updates would be provided where possible and encouraged affected customers to seek further information by calling 944 or the toll-free number 0800 123.
