In a statement, the entity cited additional breakdowns, maintenance work, and fuel shortages caused by the blockade imposed by the United States—factors that render the situation even more critical.
Currently, some provinces are experiencing power outages lasting more than 35 hours, the statement noted. Consequently, it is impossible to specify the duration of the outages or when service will be restored.
As part of the response measures, priority is being given to supplying electricity to vital services, particularly hospitals and certain water pumping systems, the UNE emphasized.
Service was disrupted throughout the previous day due to a capacity deficit, a situation that persisted through the early morning hours, the entity added.
Energy production from the 54 new solar photovoltaic parks totaled 4,679 MWh, with a peak output of 709 MW delivered during midday hours from this generation source, the National Electric System (SEN) stated in the text.
Breakdowns affecting Units 6 and 8 at Mariel plant, Antonio Guiteras unit, Unit 6 at Diez de Octubre, and Unit 2 at Felton are having a significant impact; meanwhile, Unit 3 at Habana plant, Unit 5 at Nuevitas, and Units 5 and 6 at Rente are undergoing maintenance, the SEN further reported.
Cuba faces a severe energy crisis due to the direct impact of the unilateral blockade policy imposed by the United States government over six decades ago—a policy that was intensified under President Donald Trump.
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