Cuba faces energy crisis as blackouts surge

Cuba faces energy crisis as blackouts surge

Cuba is coping with a severe energy crisis with residents often experiencing power outages and fuel shortages. But that could change with the help of China. The island expects to increase its power generation by 1000 megawatts this year thanks to 50

The National Electrical System faced continuous effects during yesterday and early morning. The largest deficit was recorded at 20:10 hours on Thursday, April 17, reaching 1 706 MW, at a time that did not coincide with the usual time of peak demand. During this period, the eight new photovoltaic solar parks contributed 1 068 MWh to the National Energy System. The post Electric Union estimates affect 1 435 MW for night peak this Friday appeared o…

According to Thursday's daily report, today's peak hour is estimated to affect more than 1700 MW

After a week without any breakdowns at #Cuba's #thermoelectric plants, one of the country's most frequently reported power plants has broken down again, and #blackouts are skyrocketing in the middle of the school week break.

The Electric Union of Cuba (UNE) estimates, for this Thursday, the availability of 1769 MW and a maximum demand of 3400 MW, for a deficit of 1631 MW, so that if the expected conditions are maintained, an affect of 1701MW is predicted during the peak hours. In the note, the UNE specifies that, also, for that period, they foresee the entry of five engines in the Mariel Emplacement with 83 MW and 6 engines with 90 MW. At 7:00 a.m., the availability…

Maximum effect calculated at 1689 MW