The prefecture of Coyah in Guinea has been experiencing unprecedented electricity outages, prompting a visit from Elhadj Gando Barry, the Director General of Électricité de Guinée (EDG). On November 4, Barry met with local authorities and representatives of the quartiers to discuss the issue. He listened to their concerns and promised to take necessary measures to improve the situation. The meeting aimed to address the frequent power cuts affecting the area.
According to Barry, the outages are not due to EDG's refusal to supply electricity but rather constraints on the power supply. The water levels in the Kaléta and Souapiti dams are insufficient to ensure continuous power generation. He explained that with high temperatures, power production and transmission may not meet demand, leading to outages. Barry emphasized that EDG is working to address the challenges.
Barry reassured the population that EDG is committed to resolving the issue. He urged them to remain calm and not to create trouble due to the outages. Instead, they should focus on finding solutions. The EDG Director General also highlighted the importance of timely information about power outages. He cited an example where a transformer problem was reported promptly, allowing EDG to find a solution quickly.
To improve communication, Barry shared EDG's contact information with local authorities. This will enable them to establish a direct link with EDG representatives in the area and the population through quartier heads. The goal is to receive immediate information about power outages and take necessary actions. Barry encouraged subscribers to contact EDG's call center to report any difficulties with electricity supply.
EDG has promised to take immediate action to address the issues raised during the meeting. Barry assured that the company will work to restore continuous power supply to the area. He appreciated the support of the Coyah mayoral authorities and appealed to the population to remain calm and understanding.
The meeting with local authorities and quartier representatives was an effort to address the concerns of the population. Barry's visit to Coyah demonstrates EDG's commitment to resolving the electricity outage issue. The company is working to overcome the challenges affecting power supply in the area.
The situation in Coyah highlights the challenges facing Guinea's power sector. EDG is working to improve the power supply situation, and Barry's visit was a step towards finding solutions. The company's efforts aim to provide reliable electricity to the population.
Key points
- EDG Director General Elhadj Gando Barry visited Coyah to address electricity outages.
- The outages are caused by constraints on power supply, including low water levels in dams.
- EDG is working to improve communication and restore continuous power supply to the area.
