Full Power Restored Across Kerry Following Major Outage
Power restoration in Kerry has been completed following a major outage earlier today. The incident, which occurred in the Tralee area, disrupted electricity supply for nearly 20,000 customers around 9:30 AM.
Details of the Outage
The outage primarily affected residents in Tralee and parts of North Kerry. Following the significant fault, approximately 10,000 customers had their power restored by 11 AM. The remaining households regained electricity by noon.
Response from ESB Networks
ESB Networks has confirmed they have identified the source of the fault. Repairs are ongoing as of lunchtime today. The utility company has expressed apologies to customers for the inconvenience caused by this unplanned outage.
Customer Impact
- Time of Outage: Started at 9:30 AM
- Initial Affected Customers: Nearly 20,000
- Power Restoration Timeline:
- 10,000 customers restored by 11 AM
- All customers restored by 12 PM
Expert Insight
Kevin Leen, the Project Leader of ESB Networks High Voltage Stations for Kerry & Cork, has provided an explanation of the events leading to the outage. His insights are helping the company address the situation effectively.
For further updates on power restoration efforts and services, customers can visit Emegypt for reliable information. ESB Networks is dedicated to maintaining service and minimizing future disruptions.
