Through a statement, the state company Unión EléctricaEléctrica (UNE) of Cuba indicated that this September 4 the generation capacity during peak hours will be 2,534 MW for a maximum demand of 3,000. Blackouts have become a habit on the island, being increasingly prolonged
the state company Electrical Union (UNE) of Cuba announced for this Sunday, September 4, new blackouts due to a generation capacity deficit of 23% in the hours of maximum demand.
The prolonged blackouts of recent days have been affecting all the provinces of the island for months – including its capital, Havana – with service failures of up to 12 consecutive hours.
Yesterday, Saturday, September 3, there were also interruptions: the electricity service failed throughout the day and worsened at night with 670 MW, indicated the state company.
The interruptions this Sunday, September 4, reduce the deficit again, unlike others this week, when that indicator exceeded 50% of the generation capacity. However, power outages are expected during the day.
As reported by the UNE, it is planned for today that the generation capacity at peak hours will be 2,534 megawatts (MW) for a maximum demand of 3,000 MW, which represents a deficit of 466 MW. Likewise, it estimates a maximum affectation of 350 MW during daytime hours.
More and more frequent blackouts
Power outages – due to failures and breakages in the outdated thermoelectric plants (CTE), lack of fuel and little maintenance – have become the daily life of Cubans – another reality that they share with many Venezuelans.
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This September 4, six generating units of various CTEs are out of service due to breakdowns and one is undergoing maintenance.
According to UNE data collated by EFEon 60 of the 62 days in July and August power outages were recorded on the island.
The Cuban government seeks to “reduce blackouts” by the end of the year through repairs and new investments: they estimate that in 2030 37 percent of its energy mix (just over 3,500 megawatts) will come from renewable sources.
On August 5, lightning struck a tank of oil storage, located at the Supertanker Base, in Matanzas, Cuba; causing a large fire around 7:00 p.m. and at least four explosions; this incident affects the electrical service of the island: Cuba depends to a large extent on foreign oil to produce energy and its main supplier, Venezuela, has notably reduced its shipments.
With information from D.W. Y EFE
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