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Cuban user Adrián Coto (@AdrianCotoP) proposed a name change for the state company Unión Eléctrica de Cuba (UNE) on social media this Sunday.
Coto proposes that UNE be renamed "UFE: Union of Electrical Failures." His comment was an ironic response to an official publication from the company, which reported a new malfunction at the Naranjito substation in Havana, causing several other key substations in the capital to go offline.
Massive blackout in Havana due to a malfunction in Naranjito
The outage, reported at 6:23 p.m., left thousands of customers without electricity in municipalities like Centro Habana, Habana Vieja, San Miguel del Padrón, Arroyo Naranjo, Diez de Octubre, and Cerro. The interruption affected the stability of the power supply amidst an increasingly severe national energy crisis.
The Electric Company of Havana assured that the circuits began to be restored gradually, and by 8:31 p.m., most of the affected substations had already been reconnected, including Apolo, Melones, Cerro, and Talla Piedra.
After resolving the initial breakdown, the company reported that they had to affect an additional 238 MW due to an emergency, which involved cuts in previously planned and reserve service blocks.
That same weekend, the UNE announced that several generating units that had experienced failures, such as the one in Mariel and the one in Cienfuegos, were synchronized with the National Electric System, in an attempt to alleviate the ongoing blackout crisis that has already accumulated five total collapses in less than a year.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Electrical Crisis in Cuba
What is the current situation of the electrical crisis in Cuba?
The electrical situation in Cuba is critical, with frequent blackouts due to insufficient generation. The aging infrastructure and constant breakdowns in thermal plants have worsened the problem. The population is experiencing prolonged power outages that impact their daily quality of life.
What impact did the recent breakdown at the Naranjito substation in Havana have?
The malfunction at the Naranjito substation left thousands of customers without electricity in several municipalities in Havana, causing a massive blackout. Although service began to be restored gradually, the national energy crisis complicates the return to normalcy.
What measures are being taken to address the energy crisis in Cuba?
Authorities have reported on the synchronization of some generating units to the National Electric System and the commissioning of new solar parks, but these measures have not been sufficient to address the chronic generation deficit or the prolonged blackouts.
What is the perception of the Cuban population regarding the management of the electrical system?
The Cuban population is experiencing increasing frustration and disbelief towards the authorities, blaming the government for its inability to resolve the crisis. Social media reflects a sense of exasperation and a demand for structural changes in the country's energy sector.
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