The Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant (CTE), in the province of Matanzas, was incorporated into the national electrical system after its departure this Monday associated with the fire at the Supertanker Base.
This is how the Electric Union (UNE) reported today in its daily part. He also specified that the synchronization occurred on Tuesday at 11:17 p.m.
In addition, according to the UNE, yesterday the electricity generation service was affected by capacity deficit during the 24 hours of the day and the maximum affectation in the peak hour was 1162 MW at 8:40 p.m. A maximum affectation of 750 MW is estimated during daytime hours.
Units 6, 7 and 8 of the CTE Mariel, unit of the CTE Otto Parellada, unit 4 of the CTE Nuevitas, units 1 and 2 of the CTE Felton and unit 5 of the CTE Rent (in the process of starting). Unit 4 of CTE Carlos Manuel de Céspedes is under maintenance. The limitations on thermal generation (475 MW) are maintained, according to its last notification.
The UNE estimates an availability of 2,270 MW and a maximum demand of 2,950 MW for peak hours, for a deficit of 680 MW, so if the forecast conditions continue, they forecast an impact of 750 MW in peak hours.
Power cuts, caused by failures and breakages in the outdated thermoelectric plants, lack of fuel and scheduled maintenance, have been affecting different areas of the country for months, and since August they have also been felt in Havana.
Synchronizes the Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant to the National Electric System. pic.twitter.com/NAEMPVWLmc
— Electric Union (@OSDE_UNE) August 10, 2022
The blackouts, of more than 10 consecutive hours on occasions, weigh down all areas of the economy and significantly affect daily life, which has not ceased to cause social discontent, which suffers from the natural heat of summer.
A report from the Cuban News Agency (ACN) recalls that the Guiteras is the largest and most efficient unitary block in Cuba, and is distinguished by being in the western part of the country, where the largest electrical loads are concentrated, in addition to consuming national crude oil by pipeline without the need for expenses for transportation concept.
