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The Granma Electric Company reported this Sunday that electrical service has been restored to 25% of the customers in the province, while the recovery of the system affected by Hurricane Melissa continues.
According to the official update through Facebook from the entity, approximately 71,200 customers now have electricity thanks to the microsystem connected between the fuel oil locations of Niquero–Manzanillo–Bayamo, with a generation of 25 megawatts.
The company reported that the solar parks Las Tapias, Yara, and La Sabana have been repaired, and the latter is ready to synchronize and strengthen the local supply.
Current tasks focus on certifying the 110 kV lines to Santiago de Cuba, a necessary condition for reconnecting to the National Electroenergetic System (SEN).
Additionally, crews are working on energizing the 33 kV lines that supply the municipalities of Bartolomé Masó, Yara, Buey Arriba, Cauto Cristo, and Guisa
The rehabilitation of Jiguaní also began, while workers from Niquero, Campechuela, and Media Luna are assisting with the efforts in Manzanillo, the source highlighted.
Among the priorities for the day are the synchronization of solar parks to reduce fuel consumption, the recovery of transformers in provincial workshops, and the enhancement of communication and support for technical staff.
However, on social media, several users expressed their frustration over the delay in restoration.
Residents of Pilón, Campechuela, Yara, Ciro Redondo, and Bayamo reported being without electricity and drinking water for between five and seven days, and demanded greater transparency regarding recovery plans.
Despite the criticism, the company assured that the reconnection process is ongoing and that all available teams remain deployed in the area.
The government acknowledged that the process of restoring the electric service in the eastern part of the country is “complex”, due to the extensive damage caused by the storm to the distribution networks and high-voltage transmission lines.
In this regard, the Minister of Energy and Mines, Vicente de la O Levy, admitted that the recovery is progressing slowly due to the level of destruction evident in the electrical systems in several provinces.
According to the daily report from the Electric Union (UNE), a shortfall of 1,073 MW is expected across the country this Sunday, with a total impact of 1,143 MW if current conditions persist.
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