The state journalist Lázaro Manuel Alonso reported on Thursday that the crisis of the National Electric System (SEN) in Cuba has worsened, reaching a generation deficit of 1,457 MW at 6:45 PM.
"Almost 1,500 MW offline at 6:45 PM. The National Electric System is facing a very complex situation tonight," Alonso noted on Facebook, sharing a screenshot from the Telegram channel of the Mayabeque Electric Company.
In the image, the company reported that the country is facing "a generation capacity shortfall of 1,457 MW."
The EFE agency warned that Wednesday was one of the days with the most significant impact in Cuba in recent months.
However, with an even more severe forecast of a 1,457 MW deficit, this Thursday is shaping up to be one of the darkest days Cuba has experienced in recent times.
It was previously reported that the shutdown of unit 6 at Renté this Thursday has raised the number of thermoelectric units out of service on the island to seven, as explained by an executive from the Electric Union in the daily televised report.
As evidence of the worsening crisis, this Wednesday the electricity service was affected for 24 hours due to a shortfall in generation capacity, and during the early morning, it was not possible to restore the supply.
It was also explained that the greatest impact this Wednesday occurred during peak hours, with a deficit of 1,233 MW at 8:30 PM. Although this was slightly lower than planned, the situation worsened later when three additional units went offline.
This Wednesday, the Electric Company of Santiago de Cuba announced an increase in power outages but dismissed claims that service interruptions would last 24 hours, as warned on social media by independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta.
In the midst of the worsening energy crisis, the regime stated that it is committed to renewable energy sources, optimistically announcing that before the end of the year, two photovoltaic parks will become operational, contributing 21 MW each to the National Electric System (SEN).
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