Ecuador, Power Cuts
Ecuador imposes overnight blackouts as drought saps hydroelectric power
A drought has dried up Ecuador's hydroelectric power capacity, prompting four consecutive overnight blackouts to conserve energy.
Ecuador extends power rationing amid severe drought that is compromising hydroelectric plants
Ecuadorian authorities have declared a new policy of energy rationing as a severe drought continues to deplete reservoirs and limit output at the country's hydroelectric plants.
Ecuador cuts power in half of its provinces amid historic drought
Ecuador's government has announced the suspension of electricity service for nine hours on Sunday in 12 of the Andean nation's 24 provinces and placed 19 areas on red alert due to a drought that has reduced the water levels of hydroelectric plants.
Ecuador Begins Power Cuts Early Amid Worst Drought in 60 Years
Rolling blackouts initially planned for overnight hours in Ecuador this week were moved ahead into daytime amid a record drought. Most Read from BloombergUnlocking the Hidden Power of Zoning, for Good
Ecuador Faces Record Power Cuts Amid Severe Drought
Ecuador is set to experience nationwide power cuts lasting 12 hours daily due to an urgent energy crisis propelled by the worst drought in the country's recent history. The energy minister has cited adverse weather conditions,
Historic drought hits Ecuador: Power service suspended as water level dips
Ecuador is gripped by the worst drought in the country in 61 years and an energy crisis made worse by what the government says is lack of maintenance of existing dams.
'The climate is crazy' Ecuador minister says as country faces 12-hour power cuts
Power cuts in Ecuador will run nationwide for 12 hours per day, up from a planned eight, the government said on Monday, ...
South America drought brings wildfires and blackouts
Several South American countries are currently experiencing their worst droughts on record, which is also fuelling a number ...
Colombia battles fires as drought fuels Latin American flames
Colombian authorities said Sunday they were fighting forest fires across seven departments, as a scorching drought fanned ...
Lights go out in Ecuador as country faces power crisis
STORY: Ecuador’s military patrolled the streets of the capital Quito on Wednesday night as the government shut down the ...