Haiti’s capital suffers major blackouts as power grid collapses

Port-au-Prince, Haiti.-  Port-au-Prince is enduring severe electricity rationing as widespread sabotage and the prolonged closure of Haiti’s main hydroelectric plant cripple the power supply, the state electricity company Électricité d’Haïti (EDH) reported Tuesday.

According to EDH, the ongoing blackout crisis stems largely from the unscheduled shutdown of the Péligre hydroelectric plant, out of service since five transmission towers were sabotaged on June 17. The company also cited reduced output from the private provider E-Power, which is currently producing less than 10 megawatts—about one-third of its normal capacity—due to technical issues.

The combination of these setbacks has left large parts of the capital with limited or no power. EDH explained that the grid’s instability, caused by the Péligre closure and insufficient generator capacity, has forced authorities to impose drastic rationing. The company pledged to work “tirelessly” to restore service and urged citizens to remain calm and patient as repairs and logistical efforts continue.