During an uncertain time, the power went out in Nuuk on Saturday, January 24, for six hours.
However, it was simply the result of strong winds. Nukissiorfiit writes in a press release, where they outline how the power outage occurred.
- The reason for the outcome is probably that there was a very strong east wind in Uttoqqarmiut Kangerluarsunnguat on Saturday, which caused two conductors to come so close to each other that a short circuit occurred.
- Our troubleshooting shows that the fault was not on the fjord span over the Ameralik Fjord, writes Nukissiorfiit.
On Monday, January 26, Nukissiorfiit had employees out inspecting the transmission line. The inspection showed no visible damage or defects to the facility.
Volunteers arrived
Nukissiorfiit writes that the start-up of the nuclear power plant was gradual.
- We have four engines on our emergency power plant, which are started up in staggered steps. We cannot restore power to the entire city at once, as it is too much of a strain on our engines.
All the emergency personnel were gathered at the power plant within 20 minutes. In addition, almost 20 employees volunteered to help restore the supply as quickly as possible.
- Power outages like this always provide important learning, which is included in the subsequent evaluation so that we can strengthen security of supply going forward.
The last long-term power outage in Nuuk was in December 2024, when the power went out for more than a day. Here, a downed conductor on the transmission line from the hydroelectric power plant in Buksefjorden was the cause of the power outage.
