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The General Director of Electricity at the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lázaro Guerra Hernández, appeared on television to explain the strategy adopted since Friday night when the country experienced a general blackout due to a failure at the Diezmero substation in Havana.
Guerra Hernández reported in the magazine "Buenos Días" that currently 225 MW are being supplied from the microsystems that have been created, which are serving vital centers.
Very few people have been able to see the executive. However, some journalists and online news outlets have reported on his statements regarding the measures taken to try to restore service in the western and eastern regions.
According to a report on Facebook by journalist Lázaro Manuel Alonso, in the east, the Camagüey microsystem is ready to supply power to the Nuevitas thermoelectric plant, which is in the startup process.
Meanwhile, the microsystem in Santiago de Cuba that will supply the Renté thermoelectric plant for the synchronization of unit 3 is already in the startup process.
The Nuevitas plant must also be put into operation. Once it is online, energy will be directed to the Felton plant for its integration into the system.
For its part, the western microsystem, the largest in the country, is waiting for the start-up of the Energás plant, which will allow energy to be delivered to several substations in Havana, as well as the thermoelectric plants in Mariel and Santa Cruz, along with the barges. Until these units are operational, electricity cannot begin to be distributed through the various circuits.
The post states that the MEM executive indicated that the failure at the Diezmero substation "does not limit the interconnection of the SEN."
Authorities claim they are working tirelessly to reconnect the National Electric System (SEN), amidst the frustration, the indignation and distrust of millions of Cubans.
A video shared by journalist Mario Herrera from the Canal Habana telecenter shows details of the failure that occurred on Friday at 8:15 PM at the Diezmero electrical substation, in the municipality of San Miguel del Padrón, which caused the system to crash.
Ariel Mas Castellanos, director of substations at the Electric Company of the capital, reported that there was a failure in the insulation of a component of the line due to its many years of operation. "It is aged," he acknowledged.
The specialist reported that due to the conditions of the system in Cuba, they have not been able to replace that device because it is so old that there are no similar ones available in the international market, making it impossible to find another one to replace it.
He announced that service to the capital could be restored as soon as generation begins, and assured that everything is ready for that moment. However, he did not address the situation in the rest of the country.
The Electric Union announced that the service recovery is being carried out through microsystems, a strategy that allows for the provision of energy to specific areas and vital centers while efforts are made to restore generation in thermal power plants.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Crisis in Cuba
What was the cause of the massive blackout in Cuba?
The massive blackout in Cuba was caused by a failure at the Diezmero electrical substation, located in Havana. This malfunction in the insulation of a component in the line, due to its age, triggered the complete collapse of the national electrical system.
What measures is the Cuban government taking to restore electrical service?
The Cuban government is implementing a strategy that includes the creation of microelectric systems to supply energy to vital centers and specific areas. Efforts are underway to start several thermoelectric plants and synchronize units to progressively restore the National Electroenergetic System (SEN).
When is the complete restoration of electricity service expected in Cuba?
There is no defined timeframe for the complete restoration of electric service in Cuba. While efforts are being made to connect the electrical system as soon as possible, the authorities have not been able to guarantee a specific date for its full restoration.
How is the energy crisis affecting the Cuban population?
The energy crisis has had a significant impact on the daily lives of Cubans, affecting both everyday activities and the economy. Prolonged blackouts have generated discontent among the population, which faces difficulties accessing basic services such as electricity, telephony, and the internet.
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