Up to 63% of Cuba will be without power this Saturday due to the energy crisis
Since Cuba began regularly disseminating energy statistics in 2022, the largest scheduled blackout was recorded this Friday (68%), followed by Monday's rate (64%).
TL;DR
- A significant portion of Cuba will be without power on Saturday due to an ongoing energy crisis.
- The energy deficit is projected to be 1,894 MW, with an estimated 1,924 MW to be disconnected.
- Nine out of 16 thermoelectric generation units are non-operational due to breakdowns or maintenance.
- The lack of fuel has completely halted distributed generation (diesel and fuel oil engines) since January.
- The Cuban government blames US sanctions for the 'energy asphyxiation', while independent experts point to chronic underfunding.
- The blackouts are significantly impacting the economy, which has contracted over 15% since 2020, and have been a trigger for recent protests.