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Not even on Christmas Day will Cubans be able to stay in their homes with electricity, after many areas experienced outages lasting more than 12 hours the day before.
The Electric Union (UNE) announced that there may be a service disruption of up to 1280 MW during peak hours today, primarily affecting the central-eastern region due to high energy transfers to that area.
According to the report shared on Facebook, on Tuesday, the service was disrupted due to a capacity generation deficit from 4:13 AM until 12:23 AM Wednesday morning. The peak impact was 1416 MW at 6:20 PM, coinciding with the time of highest demand.
This Wednesday at 7:00 AM, there were 371 MW affected by generation deficits. During peak hours, it is estimated that this number will rise to 700 MW.
Three units from the Felton and Renté thermoelectric plants are currently out of service, while four others from Santa Cruz, Cienfuegos, and Renté are undergoing maintenance.
The limitations in thermal generation are 293 MW.
In addition, 78 distributed generation plants and 7 engines at the Moa plant are out of service due to a lack of fuel. In total, this results in 562 MW affected for this reason.
Frequently Asked Questions about Power Outages in Cuba during Christmas 2024
Why will there be blackouts in Cuba during Christmas 2024?
There will be power outages due to a significant deficit in electricity generation capacity in Cuba. This deficit is caused by breakdowns in several thermal power units, a lack of fuel in distributed generation plants, and ineffective management by the Cuban regime, which has failed to anticipate and address these energy issues.
What is the expected electricity deficit for Christmas Day?
The projected electricity deficit for Christmas Day is up to 1,280 MW during peak hours. This means that many areas of the country, particularly in the central-eastern region, will experience prolonged blackouts during the holiday celebrations.
Which areas of Cuba will be most affected by the holiday blackouts?
The central-eastern regions of Cuba will be the most affected by power outages. This situation arises from the high transfer of energy to these areas, which increases their vulnerability to the deficit in electricity generation.
How has the Cuban population reacted to blackouts during Christmas?
The Cuban population has reacted with frustration and indignation to the power outages during Christmas. Social media has become rife with criticism of the Cuban government, accusing it of a lack of foresight and effective management to ensure an adequate electricity supply during such significant dates.
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