Benin's electricity company is tapping domestic sources to counter voltage drops from Nigeria, causing localized outages.
The Société béninoise d’énergie électrique (SBEE) announced on Monday, October 19, that it is activating national production sources to supply the country. This action follows a voltage reduction originating from Nigeria, according to a company communiqué.
The SBEE stated that this mobilization will lead to announced disruptions in some areas. The technical directorate has not specified which localities are affected nor provided an estimated time for full restoration. The company did note that efforts are underway to normalize power supply across the entire territory.
Customers seeking more information can contact the SBEE customer relations center at 7302. The communiqué did not specify the duration of these disruptions or the exact scale of the national production being mobilized.
Why it mattersLocalised power outages affect businesses and households across Benin.
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