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Whitney Heastie, former CEO of Bahamas Power and Light, challenges the official explanation for recent power outages, arguing that extreme heat isn’t the main culprit—instead, the grid is being pushed beyond its limits. He claims repeated equipment failures stem from overloading, not just high temperatures, and notes that new generating capacity means the problem lies in transmission and distribution, not generation. He questions whether the current operator, Bahamas Grid Company, has properly assessed infrastructure or configured critical protection systems, especially after key expertise left the country. With residents still facing disruptions, Heastie’s warnings spotlight deeper management and strain issues in the system.

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