KOTA KINABALU: The two independent power producers (IPPs) that were shut down temporarily over the past week are now back on the grid.

       This allowed for power supply to be resumed with an additional 155MW of electricity, said Sabah and Labuan grid system operator, Adrian Mosigil.

       He said Kimanis Power Sdn Bhd resumed operations on Friday, whereby a total of 95MW of power was restored, while Ranhill Powertron ll Sdn Bhd had resumed operations on Thursday.

       With the resumption of operations from these two IPPs, the state power reserves are no longer at a critical level, he said.

       Mosigil thanked both IPPs for speeding up repair and maintenance works and for ensuring as little disruption or load shedding as possible during this period.

       “SESB (Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd) and IPPs in Sabah will continue to work hard to ensure that the power supply remains stable and consistent for consumers,” he said.

       He added that SESB would also make electricity supply announcements every week from Monday to Friday so that customers can be prepared if there is load-shedding or any disruption expected.

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       On related matters, Mosigil said repairs on the malfunctioned power plant at Serudong Power Sdn Bhd are expected to finish on March 1.

       “When repair works on the crankcase covers, which failed on April 27 last year, are complete, it will supply 11MW of power to the Sabah grid,” he added.