The Electric Union issued a report on the situation of the National Electric System (SEN) for this Sunday, July 6, a day when blackouts will continue across the country.
According to the information, on Saturday the service was affected for 24 hours and remained impacted throughout the early hours of today. The highest level of disruption during the day was 1641 MW (slightly below the predicted 1646 MW) at 11:00 PM, coinciding with the peak demand hour.
The availability of the SEN at 7:00 am this Sunday was 2085 MW, while the demand was 3000 MW, with 1020 MW affected by a capacity deficit.
At peak hours, an impact of 950 MW is estimated.
Main incidents
Unit 2 of the Felton CTE is out of service.
Three blocks from the CTE Santa Cruz, Cienfuegos, and Renté are under maintenance.
The limitations on thermal generation are 411 MW.
Problems due to lack of fuel:
91 distributed generation plants are out of service due to fuel issues, amounting to 756 MW, and an additional 13 MW are affected by a lack of oil in distributed generation engines.
The total affected by this cause is 769 MW.
The energy production from the 18 new photovoltaic solar parks was 1971 MWh, with a maximum output of 469 MW during peak hours with this generation source.
During peak hours, the recovery of 50 MW is anticipated from distributed generation engines that are offline due to fuel constraints.
At that time, an availability of 2135 MW is estimated, with a maximum demand of 3600 MW, resulting in a deficit of 1465 MW.
If the expected conditions persist, an impact of 1535 MW is forecasted.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Crisis in Cuba
What is the main cause of the electric deficit in Cuba?
The electrical deficit in Cuba is primarily due to failures in the National Electric System (SEN), including breakdowns in thermal power plants, scheduled maintenance, and limitations in thermal generation. Additionally, the lack of fuel and lubricants has taken several distributed generation plants offline, worsening the situation.
How many megawatts does the current electricity deficit in Cuba represent?
The current electrical deficit in Cuba exceeds 1500 megawatts, with an estimated impact of up to 1535 MW during peak hours. This deficit results in prolonged and continuous blackouts across the country.
¿Cómo afecta la crisis energética a la población cubana?
The energy crisis in Cuba severely affects the daily life of the population, causing interruptions in the water supply, disruptions in public transportation, and spoilage of refrigerated food and medicine. The situation also negatively impacts the economy, commerce, and public services.
What measures are being taken to address the energy crisis in Cuba?
Although new solar photovoltaic parks have been added, current measures have not been sufficient to alleviate the energy deficit. Authorities emphasize the need to rationalize consumption and promote the use of renewable energies, but these efforts have not yet resulted in a significant change in the national energy matrix.
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