The Cuban Electric Union (UNE) reported this Thursday that, although the electricity generation deficit has slightly decreased compared to recent days, the country is still facing power outages exceeding 1,200 megawatts (MW), which continues to affect a substantial portion of the population due to daily blackouts.
According to the official report from the National Electroenergetic System (SEN) dated November 13, 2025, at 6:00 AM, the generation availability was 1,490 MW, compared to a national demand of 2,046 MW, resulting in a deficit of 557 MW.
For peak demand, an impact of 750 MW is estimated, but for nighttime, it is expected that national availability would reach 1,750 MW, with a maximum demand of 2,850 MW.
This would result in an estimated deficit of 1,100 MW and a projected actual impact of 1,170 MW during peak hours.
On Wednesday, the highest impact recorded in the previous day was 1,428 MW at 6:20 p.m., primarily due to technical failures and fuel shortages, as well as the impact of the hurricane Melissa in the eastern part of the country.
"The unit 5 of the CTE Nuevitas was unable to join the grid, which increased the impact beyond what was anticipated," stated the state-owned company.
In the provinces of Holguín, Santiago de Cuba, and Guantánamo, approximately 180 MW of power remained out of service due to the damage caused by the meteorological phenomenon.
The UNE detailed that the 30 new photovoltaic solar parks in the country contributed 1,573 MWh of energy, reaching a maximum power of 309 MW during daylight hours, a contribution that is still insufficient to meet demand.
Among the plants out of service due to breakdowns are units 5 and 6 of the CTE Antonio Maceo (Renté); and the Unit 2 of the CTE Felton.
While undergoing scheduled maintenance, the unit of the CTE Antonio Guiteras (Matanzas), the unit 2 of the CTE Santa Cruz (Mayabeque), and the unit 4 of the CTE Carlos Manuel de Céspedes (Cienfuegos) are currently out of service.
Additionally, 388 MW limited in thermal generation and 742 MW unavailable due to a lack of fuel and lubricants are reported, worsening the country's energy outlook.
For tonight, the operation of the unit 5 of the Antonio Maceo CTE, with 60 MW, and the Antonio Guiteras, with 200 MW, is expected to begin, currently in the startup process.
Although the regime tries to present a slight improvement in the numbers, the reality for Cubans remains one of prolonged blackouts, unforeseen outages, and a crisis-ridden electrical infrastructure.
The shortage of fuel, breakdowns in thermoelectric plants, and the deterioration of the system continue to affect the stability of the supply.
Meanwhile, the population is enduring entire days without electricity, amid a deep economic and social crisis that worsens with every new report from the UNE.
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