politics
Cuba suffers a new national blackout, the sixth in a year and a half
Cuba suffered this Monday a new national blackout, the sixth in just a year and a half, reported the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem). "A total disconnection of the National Electric System (SEN) has occurred, the causes are being investigated and protocols for restoration are beginning to be activated," the Minem reported on social networks without yet pointing to the cause of the new massive blackout.
TL;DR
- Cuba suffered its sixth national blackout in a year and a half.
- The Ministry of Energy and Mines is investigating the cause of the total disconnection of the National Electric System (SEN).
- The energy crisis is exacerbated by US oil sanctions, leading to a lack of fuel for generators.
- Restoration of the SEN is a slow process that can take days.
- Nine out of 16 thermoelectric generation units are not operational due to breakdowns or maintenance.
- Distributed generation, responsible for 40% of the energy mix, has stopped due to lack of fuel.
- The Cuban energy crisis is attributed to underfunding and US blockade.
- The blackouts are negatively impacting the economy and have triggered recent protests.