Santiago de Cuba was plunged into complete darkness on Sunday night, as reported by the Electric Company in an official statement released on social media. "Dear customers, please be advised that Santiago de Cuba is currently disconnected from the national energy grid," stated the message shared on Telegram. The announcement did not provide any details regarding the cause of the outage or an estimated timeline for the restoration of service. "We are investigating the causes and will provide updates later," the company added.
State broadcaster José Yaser Centray Soler shared on Facebook that a fault occurred on the 110 kV line in Renté. "A breakdown on the 110 kV line in Renté has left Santiago de Cuba, San Luis, and the entire Province of Guantánamo without electricity. Steps are being taken to restore the flow," he explained.
In another post, Centray Soler mentioned that prioritized circuits in the province are being restored. "Efforts are underway to re-establish the electrical service to other circuits," he noted.
Various social media profiles, including that of journalist Yosmany Mayeta, reported the collapse of the electrical system in Santiago de Cuba. "Reports indicate a blackout in nearly all of Santiago de Cuba. I wonder if Santiago de Cuba is paying a penance or saving energy for the entire country," the social communicator remarked.
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Understanding the Santiago de Cuba Blackout
What caused the blackout in Santiago de Cuba?
The blackout was caused by a fault on the 110 kV line in Renté, which affected Santiago de Cuba, San Luis, and Guantánamo Province.
How is the Electric Company responding to the outage?
The Electric Company is investigating the causes of the outage and working to restore prioritized circuits in the affected areas.
Which areas are impacted by the electricity outage?
The outage impacted Santiago de Cuba, San Luis, and the entire Province of Guantánamo.