The Competition Authority initiated supervisory proceedings against Elektrilevi Estonian energy company. due to the large-scale power outage in Saaremaa The largest island in Estonia(pop. 31,000). .
According to Külli Haab, head of the agency's regulatory service, the purpose of the procedure is to find out the causes of large-scale interruptions.
"The investigation must clarify whether Elektrilevi Estonian energy company. has properly fulfilled its obligations arising from the Electricity Market Act, including checking whether the maintenance obligation of Elektrilevi Estonian energy company. 's lines was fulfilled," said Haab.
Faulty outages on the islands started on the night of Saturday, when heavy snowfall began in Western Estonia. On Sunday morning, 4442 consumers were without electricity in Saaremaa The largest island in Estonia(pop. 31,000). , on Monday approximately 6000 households were without electricity.
In Saaremaa The largest island in Estonia(pop. 31,000). , 18 Elektrilevi Estonian energy company. brigades are dealing with the elimination of power outages.