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The Electric Union (UNE) reported on February 25 that the National Electric System (SEN) experienced impacts due to a generation capacity deficit during the 24 hours of the previous day, and the situation has persisted into this morning.
According to the , the highest impact recorded this Tuesday was 1,750 MW at 7:10 p.m., one of the highest levels in recent weeks, amid a structural crisis that continues to affect millions of Cubans.
The 51 new photovoltaic solar parks generated 4,969 MWh, with a maximum output of 800 MW during midday.
Although the Government has committed to accelerating the installation of renewable energy, solar generation remains insufficient to offset the shutdown of multiple thermal units and the limitations of the system.
Breakdowns and maintenance in thermoelectric plants
At 6:00 a.m., the availability of SEN was 1,175 MW compared to a demand of 1,586 MW, resulting in a shortfall of 443 MW at that time. For noon, a shortfall of 750 MW is expected.
The system is facing multiple incidents at its main thermoelectric power plants (CTE):
Breakdowns:
- Unit 5 of the CTE Mariel
- Unit 2 of the CTE Santa Cruz
- Unit 2 of the CTE Felton
- Units 5 and 6 of CTE Antonio Maceo
Maintenance:
- Unit 6 of the CTE Mariel
- Unit 5 of the CTE Nuevitas
- Unit 4 of the CTE Carlos Manuel de Céspedes (Cienfuegos)
Moreover, there are limitations in thermal generation that keep 411 MW out of service.
During the nighttime peak, the entry of the Unit 5 of CTE Renté is expected, with 65 MW, currently in the startup process. Nonetheless, the official forecast indicates that the availability would only reach 1.240 MW against an estimated maximum demand of 3.000 MW, resulting in a deficit of 1.760 MW and a projected impact of up to 1.790 MW if current conditions persist.
Situation in Havana
For its part, the reported on Facebook that on Tuesday, the service in the capital was affected for 5 hours and 44 minutes. The maximum shortfall was 231 MW at 6:30 p.m.
The agency stated that it was not necessary to implement emergency measures and that service was restored at 9:11 p.m. At the time of the report, there were no disruptions due to shortages in the capital.
However, he warned that if the availability of the SEN does not improve, power cuts for energy contingency could be implemented without a scheduled time.
The persistence of the blackouts in Cuba continues to worsen the situation for the population, amid high temperatures, fuel shortages, and the ongoing deterioration of the country's electrical infrastructure.
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