The Electric Union (UNE) of Cuba has announced power outages for this Friday, shattering any hopes that the public might at least enjoy electricity on this historic day for the regime. Those who believed otherwise were naive. In its daily report, the UNE forecasts a trouble-free morning and noon, but during peak hours, an availability of 2667 MW and a maximum demand of 3000 MW is expected, resulting in a deficit of 333 MW and an impact of 403 MW.
"I was surprised that even on the 26th there is a deficit; it makes me think things are not going well," joked an elderly resident in the United States.
According to the UNE, the previous day saw service disruptions due to generation capacity deficits for 16 hours, from 9:48 am until 1:14 am this Friday.
Ongoing Issues and Maintenance
At present, only Unit 2 of the Felton Thermoelectric Plant is out of service due to a malfunction, and Block 1 of the Santa Cruz Thermal Power Plant is undergoing maintenance. Additionally, limitations in thermal generation account for 505 MW, with 53 distributed generation plants not operational due to a lack of fuel, representing a total of 318 MW affected.
The scarcity of fuel and the deteriorating condition of the plants prevent the regime from resuming its deceptive practice of not scheduling power cuts on significant days.
"Ah, look, even the statistical wizards at the UNE couldn't eliminate the deficit today, National Rebellion Day. It's a divine miracle that the formula of our prosperous and sustainable socialism has failed today," commented a young man.
"They've been using this strategy for a while on important dates. Remember July 11th; during the day, there's no power, and come evening, just when you think everything is calm, they cut it off. It's the same here; you have to celebrate during the day, and if nothing inconvenient happens, they cut it off at night. They're not stupid; if they don't cut it, what excuse would they have for not doing it tomorrow or the next day? They don't even care about the country's commemorative dates anymore," explained a self-employed worker.
"A different summer, without food and without electricity, no respect. They've had us without power for 10 months, claiming there won't be blackouts in the summer, and look at this," noted a Santiago resident.
"The shamelessness of this government is no longer surprising. Not even on July 26th do we escape!" questioned a housewife.
"When does summer start in Cuba according to the UNE's calendar?" asked a resident from Manzanillo.
Understanding Power Outages in Cuba
The following questions and answers address common concerns and provide further insight into the ongoing power issues in Cuba.
What are the main causes of power outages in Cuba?
The primary causes of power outages in Cuba include a deficit in generation capacity, fuel shortages, and the deteriorating condition of power plants.
How often do power outages occur in Cuba?
Power outages are a frequent issue in Cuba, often occurring daily and lasting for several hours, especially during peak demand times.
What measures are being taken to address the power deficit?
Measures include ongoing maintenance of power plants and attempts to secure fuel supplies. However, these efforts have not been sufficient to prevent frequent outages.