Blackouts will leave almost 51% of Cuba without power this Saturday
The prolonged blackouts will simultaneously affect up to 51.5% of Cuba this Saturday during the peak energy consumption hours of the afternoon-evening, according to data from the state-owned Unión Eléctrica (UNE) compiled by EFE. Cuba has been experiencing a severe energy crisis since mid-2024, which has worsened since the oil blockade imposed by the U.S. government starting in January.
TL;DR
- Up to 51.5% of Cuba will experience blackouts on Saturday during peak energy consumption hours.
- The country is in a severe energy crisis since mid-2024, exacerbated by a U.S. oil blockade.
- Daily blackouts last 15 to over 20 hours, causing economic paralysis and social unrest.
- Seven of the 16 thermoelectric generation units are non-operational.
- Fuel oil supplies for generation engines have been halted since January due to U.S. pressure.
- The economy has contracted by 15% in the last five years due to the energy crisis.