Resolution 312/2024 from the Ministry of Finance and Prices, published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cuba, extends the authorization to import electric generators for non-commercial use with a power exceeding 900 watts until January 31, 2025. This measure is taken amid severe energy deficits that cause blackouts of up to 12 continuous hours across the island.
The extension of this authorization is based on "the benefits it brings to the residential sector" through the acquisition of electric generators via shipments, an "exceptional" measure that is part of a series of measures that began with Resolution 218 of 2022, which authorized, until December 31 of that year, the importation of electric generators with a power exceeding 900 watts, beyond the previously established limits.
At the end of June 2024, La Gaceta Oficial had already extended the permit for that importation until September 30.
In the face of the ongoing energy crisis affecting Cuba, the importation of power plants has become an urgent measure. Blackouts, which remain at alarming levels, exceeding 1,200 MW of impact according to recent reports, have forced the government to seek immediate solutions. The Electric Union has reported that the situation remains critical, with scheduled outages throughout the country.
Furthermore, the recent donation of electric generators from China, although a palliative measure, will not be enough to resolve the deep deficiencies of the Cuban electrical system. The arrival of these units, which will be distributed among the country's main plants, will not solve the structural problem facing the electrical system, leaving Cubans in a constant state of uncertainty. The difficulties with energy generation and the lack of fuel will continue to cause interruptions until more structural measures are adopted.
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