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The Electric Company of Havana reported this Tuesday a critical situation in the National Electroenergy System (SEN) due to a generation deficit exceeding 1,400 MW, which has caused prolonged blackouts in the Cuban capital.
According to the informative note published by the organization, the current deficit in the SEN is due to a combination of breakdowns in various generation units and issues related to a lack of fuel.
The available capacity for today is 1,950 MW, while the demand reaches 2,200 MW, resulting in an impact of 302 MW. It is estimated that by noon this figure could rise to 850 MW.
The situation becomes more critical during peak hours, with a forecasted maximum demand of 3,200 MW, while the energy availability would only reach 1,860 MW.
This would result in a deficit of 1,340 MW and an estimated impact of 1,410 MW, which will force the Electric Company to continue implementing rotating blackouts across the country, including in the capital, the note emphasizes.
The scheduled outage affects blocks #1 and #2 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, with a shift to block #3 until 7:00 pm. Additionally, block #4 will be affected from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, stated the Electric Company of Havana in another Facebook post.
Authorities have emphasized that updates on the status of the electric service can be checked through the official Telegram accounts, X, and Facebook, as well as through the customer service hotline 18888.
This prolonged electricity deficit is largely due to the non-commissioning of several planned generation units, such as Unit 5 of the Nuevitas CTE, which has resulted in an impact of over 1,500 MW in recent days.
Additionally, repairs and maintenance of various plants, along with thermal restrictions and issues in distributed generation plants, have exacerbated the crisis.
Cubans have not taken long to react: "This misgovernment has already abandoned the electricity problem; they don't care whether people have power. It's evident that they do nothing to produce more electricity; every day is the same. They neither increase generation nor seek fuel or carry out repairs that actually work—nothing at all. They just give what they have, and if it's not enough, it's blackout time, and they don't care. They have plants in their homes and all the necessary fuel in their palaces," said an internet user.
"What country can produce like this, what society can develop like this?... They have taken this island back to the Stone Age. At least mark that down; they managed to travel through time, it would be a good post to attract tourism.... Incompetents," another one emphasized.
Several regions of Cuba go up to 23 hours a day without electricity.
Frequently asked questions about the electricity deficit and blackouts in Cuba
What is the current electricity generation deficit in Cuba?
The electricity generation deficit in Cuba currently exceeds 1,400 MW, leading to prolonged blackouts in the capital and other regions of the country. This critical situation is the result of breakdowns in several generation units and a lack of fuel.
Which power plants are affected by malfunctions?
Currently, the thermal power plants in Nuevitas, Felton, and Renté have units out of service due to faults. In addition, other units in plants like Santa Cruz and Cienfuegos are under maintenance, which exacerbates the electricity crisis on the island.
How does the lack of fuel impact electricity generation in Cuba?
The lack of fuel has rendered several distributed generation plants out of service, significantly impacting the capacity of the National Electric Power System. This situation contributes to the generation deficit and to widespread blackouts in the country.
What measures is the Cuban government taking to address the energy crisis?
The Cuban government has attempted to incorporate some thermoelectric units and restore areas affected by breakdowns. However, these measures have not been sufficient to resolve the energy crisis, and the lack of fuel remains a critical obstacle for a short-term solution.
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