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Cuba enters a new week with more power outages, and for this Monday, a deficit of 1,235 MW is projected, exceeding the maximum impact reported the previous day, which was 1,173 MW at 6:10 PM.
According to the Unión Eléctrica (UNE) on Facebook, service was interrupted on Sunday due to a generation capacity deficit starting at 6:22 AM and was not restored until 10:57 PM. It began to be affected again at 6:12 AM on Monday, with a greater impact in the central-eastern region due to high transfers to that area.
This Monday, at 7:00 AM, the availability of the National Electroenergetic System (SEN) was 1885 MW, while the demand reached 1950 MW, resulting in a generation deficit of 180 MW.
By noon, the projected impact is expected to reach 650 MW, with the greatest effects occurring in the central-eastern region.
Three units from the Felton and Renté thermal power plants are out of service. An additional five blocks from the Mariel, Santa Cruz, Cienfuegos, and Renté power plants are undergoing maintenance.
Additionally, 53 distributed generation plants are out of service due to lack of fuel, affecting 274 MW.
The limitations in thermal generation are 339 MW.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Crisis in Cuba
What is the current electricity generation deficit in Cuba?
The electricity generation deficit in Cuba for this Monday is 1,235 MW, according to reports from the Unión Eléctrica (UNE). This deficit is higher than that reported the previous day, indicating a worsening energy crisis on the island.
What are the causes behind the blackouts in Cuba?
Power outages in Cuba are the result of multiple factors, including breakdowns in thermoelectric plants, a lack of fuel, and damage caused by weather events. These issues have taken several generating units out of service and have deepened the energy crisis on the island.
Which regions are the most affected by power outages in Cuba?
The most affected regions include the central-eastern area of Cuba, due to the high transfers to that region. The situation has been exacerbated by malfunctions in the generating units and a lack of fuel in the distributed generation plants.
What measures is the Cuban government taking to address the energy crisis?
The Cuban government has implemented measures such as scheduled and rotating blackouts to try to distribute the disruptions. However, these measures have not been sufficient to resolve the energy crisis, and the lack of fuel remains a critical barrier to a short-term solution.
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