Another failure, allegedly attributed to the economizer, caused today (6:58 hours) the exit of the national electro-energy system (SEN) of the Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Power Plant (CTE), the largest and most efficient unit block in Cuba, after which the natural cooling process of the boiler is faced in this minute and for the next 48 hours, which will take longer than usual due to the unexpected interruption in the generation, which preve…
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The CTE Antonio Guiteras left the electrical system for the 17th time in 2026, fifth consecutive due to failure in the economy. Repair will take up to six days.
Another failure, allegedly attributed to the economizer, caused today (6:58 hours) the exit of the national electroenergy system (SEN) of the Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Power Plant (CTE), the largest and most efficient unit block in Cuba, after which the natural cooling process of the boiler is faced in this minute and for the next 48 hours.
The country’s main thermoelectric power plant accumulates at least 17 disconnections in 2026, while its workers try to keep an exhausted power plant running.