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The Cuban Electric Union (UNE) reported on the state of the National Electric System (SEN) for January 9, 2025, highlighting a decrease in the intensity of the blackouts that affected the country in recent days.
On January 8, there was an outage in the electrical service from 6:16 AM to 8:22 PM, with the highest impact in the central-eastern region, which, according to the UNE, is due to high power transfers. The maximum service disruption reached 755 MW at 6:30 PM, coinciding with the peak demand hour.
Regarding the availability of the SEN, at 7:00 AM on January 9, there were 2,200 MW available against a demand of 1,800 MW, which allowed for uninterrupted service across the entire system.
However, for the noon schedule, a deficit of 350 MW is projected, again concentrated in the central-eastern region due to high power transfers.
Status of the main generation units
The statement from the UNE details that units 5 of the Nuevitas CTE, 6 of the Renté CTE, and 2 of the Felton CTE are currently out of service.
Units 2 and 3 of the Santa Cruz Power Plant, Units 3 and 4 of the Cienfuegos Power Plant, and Unit 5 of the Renté Power Plant are under maintenance.
Additionally, thermal generation limitations are reported totaling 235 MW. This is compounded by 40 distributed generation plants that are out of service due to a lack of fuel, representing an additional 203 MW offline.
In anticipation of the peak hours this Thursday, the UNE forecasts a generation capacity of 2,200 MW against an estimated maximum demand of 2,900 MW, which would result in a deficit of 700 MW.
The expected impact is lower than that recorded in previous weeks, when blackouts exceeded 1,100 MW following a year-end with significantly lower figures.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Reduction of Blackouts in Cuba
Has the frequency of blackouts in Cuba decreased recently?
Yes, according to the Electric Union of Cuba (UNE), there has been a decrease in the magnitude of the blackouts that affected the country in recent days, although problems that cause power outages persist.
What was the highest impact on the electrical service in Cuba on January 8, 2025?
The highest impact on the electrical service on January 8, 2025, was 755 MW at 6:30 PM, coinciding with the peak demand time.
What problems persist in the electricity generation units in Cuba?
Persistent issues in unit 5 of the Nuevitas thermoelectric power plant, unit 6 of the Renté thermoelectric power plant, and unit 2 of the Felton thermoelectric power plant, in addition to limitations in thermal generation and a lack of fuel in distributed generation plants.
What electrical deficit is expected for the peak demand on January 9, 2025?
For the peak hour on January 9, 2025, a deficit of 700 MW is expected, according to the UNE forecast.
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