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The Cuban regime issued a direct warning to major electricity consumers in Santiago de Cuba, holding them responsible for the potential occurrence of widespread blackouts if they do not reduce their energy demand during peak hours.
According to the official newspaper Sierra Maestra, the island is experiencing a severe crisis in its National Electric System (SEN), with significant deficits in electricity generation.
In this context, the behavior of high-demand consumers has become a key factor in preventing network collapse.
The municipality of Santiago de Cuba has the highest number of customers with demands exceeding 500 kilowatts, with an "alarming" total of 4,238 users.
Following them, although at a significant distance, are the municipalities of Contramaestre, San Luis, and Mella, with over 500, 400, and 300 consumers in that category, respectively.
The most concerning issue, according to the authorities, is that many of these large consumers are connected to so-called "non-disconnectable" or prioritized circuits, which typically do not experience power outages.
The official source emphasized that these customers would be taking advantage of this situation to unnecessarily increase their consumption during peak demand hours, which creates additional pressure on the already fragile national system.
In light of this situation, the regime has issued a warning to the population and institutions: do not turn on air conditioners or unnecessary lights during peak consumption times, which usually occur in the afternoons and evenings.
At the same time, state entities must limit themselves to keeping only the security lights on and disconnecting all equipment outside of working hours, in an effort to eliminate unnecessary expenses.
In addition, he threatened that, to curb this trend, a awareness campaign has been launched led by local authorities and mass organizations.
Visits and meetings are conducted with residential and institutional consumers to highlight the severity of the energy crisis and to guide the rational use of energy.
The governor of the province, Manuel Falcón Hernández, acknowledged that electricity generation is “one of the main problems facing the country” and stated that mitigating the impacts requires collective cooperation.
"As we save and follow the guidelines, the impacts may decrease," he stated.
The warning makes it clear that if there is no immediate and effective response from the major consumers, Santiago de Cuba could face even more intense and unexpected power outages in the coming days.
In this regard, Cuba's National Electric System (SEN) continues to face a critical situation, with an energy deficit that this Thursday is approaching 1,700 MW, as reported by the Electric Union (UNE) in its official statement.
According to the report, the service was disrupted for 24 hours on Wednesday and into the early hours of today. The highest impact was 1,684 MW at 10:00 PM, although this peak did not coincide with the time of greatest demand.
At 7:00 am this Thursday, the total availability of the National Electrical System (SEN) was 1,880 MW against a demand of 2,980 MW, resulting in a deficit of 1,172 MW at that time. By noon, a shortfall of around 1,150 MW is expected.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Crisis in Santiago de Cuba
Why does the Cuban regime threaten the major consumers in Santiago de Cuba?
The Cuban regime has issued a warning to large electricity consumers in Santiago de Cuba because they could cause massive blackouts if they do not reduce their energy demand during peak hours. This is due to the severe crisis in the island's energy system, which is facing significant deficits in electricity generation.
What is the current situation of the electrical system in Cuba?
The electrical system in Cuba is experiencing a severe crisis, with a generation deficit exceeding 1,600 megawatts (MW) during peak hours. This has led to prolonged and uneven blackouts across different regions, severely impacting the daily lives of Cubans.
What measures has the regime taken to address the energy crisis in Santiago de Cuba?
The regime has launched an awareness campaign to reduce energy consumption. This campaign includes visits and meetings with residential and institutional consumers to promote the rational use of energy. Additionally, the public has been asked not to turn on air conditioners or unnecessary lights during peak consumption times.
What is the impact of the energy crisis on the daily lives of Cubans?
The energy crisis has deeply affected the daily lives of Cubans, with prolonged power outages that hinder food preparation, the preservation of refrigerated items, and adequate rest. Furthermore, the lack of electricity has worsened health issues related to heat and mosquito bites.
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