The authorities in the electric sector assure that within a maximum period of eight days, they will be able to restore the energy system in the Isle of Youth.
Currently, the special municipality has a demand of 28 MW, but it is only producing half. For several days now, the people of Pinar have been experiencing scheduled blackouts of up to five hours due to a generation deficit. This is not common on the island, which has its own independent electrical system.
To reverse the crisis, maintenance work on local generating units has been intensified, with extended hours for workers in the sector, who are supported by a technical brigade from Sancti Spíritus and another from the National Generator Maintenance Company.
"We still have the maintenance of unit number 1 pending and we have all the resources to do so. Within no more than eight days, we will be able to restore the system," stated one of the project managers.
The regime does not want tourists without electricity
This electric system not only supplies the local population of Pinera but also the tourist area of Cayo Largo del Sur, which is why the government has prioritized its recovery.
Repairs also aim to ensure greater stability in anticipation of the most critical months of summer, July and August, when electricity demand rises.
The energy situation in the Isle of Youth, which until recently was considered a model of electrical self-sufficiency within Cuba, deteriorated sharply following the shutdown of two generating units on June 14th.
Since then, scheduled blackouts have been implemented in blocks covering areas such as Pueblo Nuevo, La Fe, La Reforma, Chacón, and the University. Although the government insists that the crisis will be resolved in a matter of days, public dissatisfaction has grown, and graffiti against the regime has already appeared.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Crisis in the Isle of Youth
When is the restoration of electric service expected in the Isle of Youth?
The authorities of the electrical sector have assured that the energy system in the Island of Youth will be restored within a maximum of eight days. Currently, intensive maintenance work is being carried out on the local generating units to reverse the power outage crisis.
What is the cause of the blackouts in the Island of Youth?
The main cause of the blackouts is the deficit in power generation, as the Island is currently only producing half of its demand of 28 MW. The situation worsened with the shutdown of two generating units on June 14.
What areas are being affected by the blackouts in Isla de la Juventud?
Planned blackouts are affecting areas such as Pueblo Nuevo, La Fe, La Reforma, Chacón, and the University, among others. These outages may last up to five hours due to the electricity generation deficit.
How is this electricity crisis affecting tourism in Cayo Largo del Sur?
The electrical system of the Isle of Youth also supplies the tourist area of Cayo Largo del Sur, which is why the government has prioritized its recovery to avoid impacting tourism, a crucial activity for the local economy.
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