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The energy crisis in Cuba continues to worsen as 2025 begins. This Saturday, the Electric Union (UNE) reported that the National Electric System (SEN) faced significant disruptions on January 3, with supply cuts reaching 777 MW during peak demand times, contrary to the initially projected 600 MW.
These interruptions primarily affected the central-eastern region of the country, where the generation deficit remains a constant issue. The day before, power outages occurred during two critical periods: from 08:13 to 14:27, due to high transfers to the central-eastern region, and from 14:59 to 20:44, due to insufficient generation.
According to the UNE, the problems worsen during peak hours when demand exceeds initial forecasts. For today, an impact of up to 800 MW is expected, which will result in significant power outages, again with a greater impact on the eastern provinces.
Although the year began with a slight reduction in power outages, as reported on January 1, the situation has quickly worsened.
The electric generation deficit, a chronic issue in Cuba, has been attributed by the government to a lack of fuel and the deterioration of generating plants. However, recent revelations suggest that the true cause lies in the inefficiency of the system and the mismanagement of energy resources.
In 2024, UNE faced similar challenges, with impacts exceeding 650 MW at the end of December, which persisted for several weeks with values over 1,200 MW.
The persistence of power outages seriously affects the quality of life for Cubans, who face constant interruptions in essential services, as well as a negative impact on the already precarious economic activity in the country.
Although the authorities have promised measures to mitigate the crisis, such as the establishment of photovoltaic parks, they have yet to present concrete solutions or a timeline for sustainable recovery.
With a forecast of recurring disruptions in the coming days, the electrical situation in Cuba appears bleak, reflecting the extent of a crisis that shows no signs of a short-term resolution.
Critical and sarcastic comments on the UNE post
"We continue to rise… The President said it from day one: 'WE ARE CONTINUITY AND WE ARE GOING FOR MORE.' Obviously, he was referring to more blackouts, inflation, and shortages."
"Since the center and east of the country don't exist, I'll have to rent at 'The Viewpoint of Misery' in Havana, where the power is never cut off."
"Now it turns out that in winter, when it's cold, the demand is greater than in summer. Unexplainable!"
"I still don't understand how, with lower temperatures, holidays, and everything closed, the demand increases."
"That's it! Great job, we're almost at the goal of a thousand and some in deficit. Keep it up, champions!"
"Let's make a little effort to achieve the goal of 1000 MW by tomorrow. Yes, we can do it!"
"Why don't they disconnect Oriente already if we are the problem?"
"The deficit is already gaining traction; in a few days, we will be back to where we were before, with our power outages."
"Colder weather translates to higher demand according to UNE. It's astounding how unashamed they are to lie."
"This year we are aiming for a record deficit of 2000 MW! Let's go for more!"
These comments reflect the widespread discontent and irony with which Cubans confront the country's electrical situation.
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