18.04.2012                      26.Nissan. 5772                     Tag 11 des Omer

Energieversorgung:

IEC begins preparing for summer power shortages

The exercises will also examine the IEC’s ability to transfer updated information to its customers, according to the company.

The Israel Electric Corporation began a week-long, comprehensive exercise on Monday morning to assess the country’s preparedness for the high electricity demands and power shortages expected during the coming summer.
“We have been preparing for many months for the summer in a wide range of fields in order to maximize the company’s production capacity, and, conversely, to help reduce electricity demands at peak hours,” said Eli Glickman, CEO of the IEC. “The IEC is fighting for every megawatt.”…