This past Sunday, the provinces of Santiago de Cuba and Guantánamo became isolated from the National Electric System following a failure in a high-voltage transmission line. This malfunction led to a significant disruption in electrical services across both regions.
According to the Electric Union (UNE), the issue arose along the Cueto-Renté line. They have since initiated procedures to reconnect these provinces to the national grid. The incident was detailed on their WhatsApp channel.
"13:14 || The Cueto Renté Line tripped, disconnecting Guantánamo and Santiago de Cuba from the national grid. Restoration protocols are being activated," the statement read. However, the message was posted at 12:32 p.m., which raises questions about the precise timing of the event.
In a separate confirmation, the Santiago de Cuba Electric Company used their Telegram channel to inform customers about the outage affecting both provinces. They cited a trip in the 220 kV line as the cause of the blackout.
"The Santiago de Cuba Electric Company informs its clients that due to a trip in the 220 kV Line, the provinces of Santiago de Cuba and Guantánamo are without electrical service," the company stated.
Despite both communications confirming the disconnection from the National Electric System, officials have yet to clarify what specifically caused the line to trip.
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Understanding the Recent Power Outage in Cuba
What caused the power outage in Santiago de Cuba and Guantánamo?
The outage was caused by a trip in a high-voltage transmission line, specifically the Cueto-Renté line, which disconnected both provinces from the National Electric System.
How are authorities responding to the power outage?
Authorities have activated restoration protocols to reconnect Santiago de Cuba and Guantánamo to the national grid. However, the exact cause of the line trip has not been specified yet.
When did the power outage occur?
There is some uncertainty about the exact time of the outage. The Electric Union reported the incident at 13:14, but the message was posted at 12:32 p.m., leading to confusion about the timeline.