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Power outages continue to provide no relief for Cubans. The weekend starts with a very high deficit, and for this Saturday, disruptions are forecasted to approach 1600 MW.
On Friday, the service was affected by a capacity deficit for 24 hours, and it remained that way until early this morning. The highest impact was 1,567 MW at 7:20 PM, coinciding with peak demand.
As for the current state of the National Electric Power System (SEN), at 7:00 am the impact was 847 MW. By noon, it had increased to 1,200 MW, with a greater incidence in the central-eastern region.
According to the Unión Eléctrica (UNE) in its daily report, a total of nine thermoelectric units in the country are out of service due to breakdowns or maintenance.
Five units are out of service: unit 6 of CTE Renté, units 5 and 6 of CTE Nuevitas, and units 1 and 2 of CTE Felton.
The units 2 of the CTE Santa Cruz, 3 and 4 of the CTE Cienfuegos, and 5 of the CTE Renté are under maintenance.
Other incidents affecting the service are thermal limitations, which have left 438 MW out of service.
Additionally, the lack of fuel has left 72 distributed generation plants non-operational, as well as a loss of 117 MW at the Mariel fuel plant and 45 MW at the Regla Patana, resulting in a total of 511 MW affected by this issue.
During peak hours, the entry of 5 engines from the Patana de Regla is expected, along with unit 6 of the Renté thermoelectric plant, which has a capacity of 60 MW, and the recovery of 80 MW from distributed generation engines that are currently offline due to fuel shortages.
With this forecast, a availability of 1,603 MW and a peak demand of 3,090 MW is estimated, resulting in a deficit of 1,487 MW. This will lead to an impact of 1,557 MW, with a greater incidence in the central-eastern region.
Frequently Asked Questions About Power Outages in Cuba
What is the current situation of the electrical system in Cuba?
The situation of the electrical system in Cuba is critical, with a generation deficit causing frequent blackouts. Currently, nine thermal power units are out of service due to breakdowns or maintenance, which has increased the electricity generation deficit to levels that significantly impact the population.
What causes blackouts in Cuba?
Power outages in Cuba are mainly caused by the shutdown of several thermoelectric units due to breakdowns and maintenance. Additionally, the lack of fuel affects the distributed generation plants, worsening the energy crisis.
How do power outages affect the daily lives of Cubans?
Power outages seriously affect the daily lives of Cubans, as they hinder essential activities such as cooking and using appliances. The population is showing increasing dissatisfaction due to the constant and prolonged interruptions of the electricity service.
What is the Cuban government's response to the energy crisis?
The government's response has been insufficient to resolve the energy crisis. Effective long-term solutions have not been implemented, and the population continues to suffer the effects of blackouts. Promises of improvement have not materialized, generating frustration and protests in various regions of the country.
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