The National Electric System (SEN) recorded a maximum impact of 1,917 MW on Friday, and this Saturday it faces a similar scenario, with a projected deficit of up to 1,915 MW during peak hours.
According to the daily report from the Electric Union (UNE), yesterday the service was continuously affected, with a maximum impact of a generation capacity deficit of 1,917 MW at 6:30 PM.
Despite the addition of 33 new photovoltaic solar parks, which generated 2,452 MWh and reached a peak power of 515 MW at noon, this contribution did not compensate for the shutdown of multiple thermal units and the lack of fuel.
At 6:00 AM this Saturday, the availability of the SEN was 1,565 MW compared to a demand of 2,324 MW, which resulted in an immediate shortfall of 796 MW.
For the mid-morning schedule, an impact of around 900 MW was estimated.
Among the main issues are breakdowns in units 5 and 8 of the Máximo Gómez thermoelectric power plant (Mariel) and in unit 2 of the Felton thermoelectric power plant (Mayarí), as well as scheduled maintenance on units 2 and 3 of the Santa Cruz del Norte thermoelectric power plant and on unit 4 of the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes thermoelectric power plant in Cienfuegos.
In addition, limitations in thermal generation keep 548 MW offline.
The lack of fuel remains a critical factor, as 106 distributed generation plants, totaling 913 MW, are currently unavailable, along with an additional 80 MW out of service due to a lack of lubricants, resulting in a total of 993 MW affected by this issue.
For the peak night hours, the UNE forecasts a supply of 1,565 MW against a maximum demand of 3,450 MW, which would result in a deficit of 1,885 MW and an estimated impact of up to 1,915 MW, should the anticipated conditions persist.
The main cause of the electricity deficit in Cuba is fuel scarcity and the outdated state of the country's thermal power plants. Additionally, scheduled maintenance and breakdowns at several power plants have contributed to the critical situation of the National Electric System (SEN).
Prolonged blackouts severely impact the daily lives of Cubans, , the use of appliances, and the enjoyment of basic activities such as cooking and ventilating homes, especially in a hot climate.
This generates growing social unrest due to the lack of effective solutions from the government.
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