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The energy crisis in Cuba continues to worsen, and this Monday, March 10, the Cuban Electric Union (UNE) anticipates an impact exceeding 1,500 megawatts (MW) during peak hours.
The state-owned company led by Alfredo López Valdés reported on its social media that the National Electric System (SEN) experienced prolonged outages this Sunday, with a maximum impact of 1,438 MW during the night, a figure exceeding the planned amount due to demand that was higher than forecasted.
At 7:00 a.m. on March 10, the availability of the National Electricity System (SEN) is just 1,650 MW, while demand reaches 2,400 MW, resulting in an immediate deficit of 755 MW. By noon, it is expected that the deficit will rise to 1,100 MW, further worsening the situation for peak evening hours.
For the night, when consumption reaches its peak, a deficit of 1,440 MW is expected along with an estimated impact of 1,510 MW, which means that a large part of the country will be without electricity for several hours.
Causes of the electrical crisis
The disruptions in the electrical supply are due to various failures within the National Electric System (SEN). Currently, there are breakdowns in Unit 5 of the Nuevitas Thermoelectric Power Plant (CTE) and in Units 1 and 2 of the Felton CTE.
Additionally, Units 6 of the Mariel Power Plant, Unit 2 of the Santa Cruz Power Plant, Units 3 and 4 of the Cienfuegos Power Plant, and Unit 5 of the Renté Power Plant are undergoing maintenance.
Thermal limitations have taken an additional 343 MW out of service, while the fuel shortage has kept 56 distributed generation plants offline, resulting in a loss of 383 MW.
In light of this situation, authorities warn that disruptions will continue in the coming days, with no immediate solution in sight, leaving the population caught in the midst of a prolonged energy crisis.
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