politics
May 9, 2026
Saturday's Blackouts in Cuba Will Affect Up to 52% of the Country Simultaneously
Cuba will suffer prolonged blackouts throughout the day this Saturday, with the largest supply cut occurring during peak demand, leaving 52% of the island without electricity, according to data from the state-owned Unión Eléctrica (UNE) analyzed by EFE. The average Cuban currently experiences more hours without electricity per day than with it. During the past week, blackouts reached up to 14 continuous hours in Havana, while in other territories, cuts exceeded 20 consecutive hours. EFE The Cuban average Cuban currently suffers more hours without current per day than with electrical flow. During the last week, the blackouts reached up to 14 continuous hours in Havana, while in other territories the cuts exceeded 20 consecutive hours.
TL;DR
- Cuba will suffer prolonged blackouts throughout Saturday, affecting up to 52% of the island during peak demand.
- The average Cuban is currently experiencing more hours without electricity than with it, with some areas seeing over 20 hours of daily outages.
- The energy crisis is attributed to an outdated power system and a U.S. oil embargo that began in January.
- Seven out of 16 thermoelectric generation units are non-operational due to breakdowns or maintenance.
- Fuel supply for generators has stopped since January due to the U.S. blockade.
- The remaining 20% of energy comes from gas and renewables, with a recent boost in solar power supported by China.