Cuba could have an electoral weekend without blackouts, according to the forecast of the state Electrical Union (UNE), which for many translates into the government's intention to guarantee the vote of the population.
Even with themain thermoelectric plants out of service(Felton, Renté and "Antonio Guiteras"), the UNE forecasts an availability of 2,920 MW for tonight.
"If the expected conditions are maintained, no effects on the service are expected due to a deficit in generation capacity at this time," the state entity announced.
At 7:00 am. and with hundreds of polling stations open throughout the country, UNE had a generation capacity of 2,900 MW, while demand amounted to only 1,950 MW, according to official data.
Unit 1 of the Santa Cruz plant, unit 2 of Felton and unit 5 Renté are out of service due to a breakdown. The "Antonio Guiteras", unit 4 of Cienfuegos and units 4 and 6 of Renté continue to be maintained.
907 MW are also unavailable due to breakage or breakdowns of generating equipment.
Cubans reacted to the electric company's announcement and associated the lack of blackouts with this Sunday's elections
"I don't understand. No thermoelectric plant starts working and mysteriously there is 300 MW in reserve. Which gives the power of the vote," said an Internet user.
"That is until 12 at night, when the thermoelectric plants are going to go on vacation," another Cuban said ironically.
"What luck for today; and the rest of the week and months nothing at all, full of affectations. In short, wash, iron and take advantage," said another Facebook user.
If the forecast of UNE, this weekend will close without blackouts, in the midst of an electoral process that had as its background the sale of food at agricultural fairs, recreational and cultural activities and a climate of supposed normality.
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