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The province of Santiago de Cuba partially restored its connection to the National Electric System (SEN) this Sunday at 5:27 am, although most of its residents remain without service.
At this moment, only 43.6 MW are available for electric service, benefiting a total of 127,842 customers.
According to the electric company detailed on their Facebook page, the circuits that are currently energized are numbers 26, 8, 13, 14, and 15, as well as several high-voltage lines, including 5980, 5390, 4435, 4390, 4385, and 4395.
The first secretary of the Party in the province, Beatriz Johnson Urrutia, confirmed the reactivation of the connection and noted that the vital circuits, initially powered by the local microsystem, have been integrated into the general electricity supply according to the available generation.
The leader added that the number of users who are already receiving electricity will gradually increase as the load capacity is restored.
Despite this progress, the situation remains critical.
Another good piece of news this Sunday is that the Lidio Ramón Pérez "Felton" thermoelectric plant has reactivated its unit number one, and is now generating 190 MW of power.
However, this effort has not been enough to stabilize the system, which is facing one of the worst crises in years.
The recovery of the electrical service will continue to be a challenge for the authorities, who are working against the clock to restore "normalcy" (understood as outages of more than 12 hours daily), since the SEN collapsed on Friday due to a failure at the Diezmero substation in Havana, which overwhelmed the government.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Crisis and Blackouts in Cuba
What is the current situation of the electric service in Santiago de Cuba?
Santiago de Cuba has partially restored its connection to the National Electric System (SEN), with 43.6 MW available benefiting 127,842 customers. However, most residents still do not have electricity, and the situation remains critical.
What has caused the massive blackouts in Cuba?
Massive blackouts in Cuba have been caused by failures in the National Electric System (SEN), such as the one that occurred at the Diezmero substation in Havana. This system faces issues of obsolescence and lack of maintenance, exacerbated by fuel shortages.
What measures is the Cuban government taking to restore the electricity service?
The Cuban government is implementing measures such as the creation of microsystems to restore electricity service in specific areas and the reactivation of thermoelectric plants. However, these actions have been insufficient to fully stabilize the system.
How does the energy crisis affect the daily lives of Cubans?
The energy crisis is severely impacting the daily lives of Cubans, interrupting essential services such as the supply of drinking water, gas, electricity, and communications. This creates an atmosphere of discontent and frustration among the population.
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