Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator S.A. (HEDNO) repeated warnings that a strike by Public Power Corporation (PPC) workers on Thursday may necessitate rolling blackouts, if the power system is threatened with collapse.
From the beginning of the strike action (midnight), thirteen units with a total capacity of 2,700 megawatts have already been shut down.
PPC has appealed to consumers to restrict use of power-hungry appliances, especially at times of peak demand from 11 am to 4 pm and from 8 pm to 10 pm.
HEDNO also issued advice to consumers in the event of such blackouts, which will be announced at regular intervals. Their duration will be decided on the mainland by the Independent Power Transmission System Operator S.A. (ADMIE) while for the islands not on the main grid, HEDNO will proceed with planned blackouts if there is a reduction of available power.
In addition, HEDNO warned the public to avoid using elevators during the days of the strike, noting that power cuts could occur without warning, and also warned consumers to always consider electrical appliances to be on – even during a blackout – since the power could return at any time. For this reason, consumers are warned not to consider electrical devices “inoperative” or “switched off” and whenever possible to unplug them as a precaution against possible electricity spikes when power returns.
For those who use life-support systems, HEDNO recommended that they immediately visit the nearest hospital or contact their local area customer service center for reporting faults, using the phone number printed on their bill.
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