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Cuba forecast a power deficit of 1,975 megawatts during Monday’s peak evening hours as the island continued to face severe electricity shortages following last week’s collapse of the national grid, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mines.
The National Electric System (SEN) is expected to have 1,215 megawatts of available generation against projected demand of 3,150 megawatts during the evening peak. The ministry said the generation shortfall would be 1,935 megawatts, while the expected impact on electricity service was estimated at 1,975 megawatts.
At 6 a.m. on Monday, available generation stood at 1,030 megawatts against demand of 2,650 megawatts, leaving 1,590 megawatts of affected service, the ministry said.
Grid restored but generation remains limited
The forecast came three days after Cuba’s national power grid suffered a total collapse, leaving millions of people across the island without electricity. The Electricity Union said the grid was fully reconnected on Saturday evening, but generating capacity remained insufficient to meet demand.
The Sept. 18 collapse was at least the sixth nationwide blackout reported in Cuba this year by international news agencies. The government said the failure began with problems in transmission lines before spreading across the country.
Several generating units remained unavailable after the grid was restored because of breakdowns and maintenance problems, further restricting electricity production.
Fuel and equipment shortages deepen energy crisis
Cuba has faced persistent power shortages as its aging electricity infrastructure struggles with fuel shortages, equipment failures and limited generating capacity. Restrictions on fuel supplies and access to equipment and spare parts have further exacerbated the crisis.
Havana has blamed US measures for worsening the situation, while Washington has attributed Cuba’s economic difficulties to government policies.
The latest figures indicate that electricity supply remains well below demand, with authorities expecting significant disruptions during the hours when consumption reaches its daily peak. Cuban authorities continue efforts to stabilize the national grid and restore generating capacity, but power shortages and scheduled outages remain widespread across the island.
