The final day of 2024 brings a modest improvement in Cuba's electricity supply, yet power outages continue due to ongoing generation shortfalls. According to information shared by the Electric Union on social media, at 7:00 a.m., the available generation capacity reached 2,100 MW, which was adequate to meet the demand of 1,950 MW at that time. However, by 7:11 a.m., the service began to experience disruptions once more due to insufficient capacity.
During peak hours, the National Electric System forecasts an availability of 2,375 MW against a projected demand of 2,600 MW, potentially resulting in power shortages of up to 295 MW. Although these numbers indicate a minor reduction in the deficit compared to previous days, the situation remains dire.
On December 30, power service interruptions began at 6:36 a.m., with outages peaking at 1,181 MW at 6:10 p.m., coinciding with the period of highest demand. Restoring the system remains one of the nation's primary challenges, especially as citizens prepare for year-end celebrations. There is hope among the population that the energy stabilization measures slated for 2025 will help ease the ongoing electrical crisis that has plagued much of the year. In the meantime, power cuts continue to be a daily reality for the country.
FAQs on Cuba's Electrical Supply Challenges
Why are power outages still occurring despite improved generation?
Power outages persist because the electricity generation capacity remains insufficient to meet the total demand, especially during peak hours.
What are the projected solutions for Cuba's electrical crisis?
The Cuban government has announced energy stabilization measures planned for 2025, which are expected to address the electrical crisis.