Up to 55% of Cuba to be simultaneously without power this Saturday
Cuba will suffer prolonged blackouts throughout the day this Saturday and anticipates that the largest supply cut, during peak demand, will leave 55% of the island without electricity, according to data from the state-owned Unión Eléctrica (UNE), compiled by EFE. EFE The situation has been critical for months in the Caribbean nation, with daily outages in Havana lasting about 15 hours, while in some regions they have reached two consecutive days without service.
TL;DR
- Cuba anticipates prolonged blackouts on Saturday, affecting 55% of the island during peak demand.
- Nine out of sixteen thermoelectric generation units are non-operational due to breakdowns or maintenance.
- Diesel and fuel oil supplies are halted due to the U.S. blockade, impacting 40% of the energy mix.
- The national energy system requires over $6.6 billion for repairs and sustained investment.
- Previous national blackouts have occurred frequently, impacting the economy and triggering protests.