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National Electric System (SEN)

The National Electric System (SEN) in Cuba faces severe challenges with frequent power outages, generation deficits, and efforts for renewable energy integration.

Cuba Aims for 1% GDP Growth in 2025 Amid Economic Turmoil
Cuba Aims for 1% GDP Growth in 2025 Amid Economic Turmoil

Published on 12/17/2024

Outraged by Power Outages, Havana Residents Say "This Isn't Living Anymore"
Outraged by Power Outages, Havana Residents Say "This Isn't Living Anymore"

Published on 12/5/2024

Santiago de Cuba Plunged into Darkness Again: Power System Fails Amid Ongoing Crisis
Santiago de Cuba Plunged into Darkness Again: Power System Fails Amid Ongoing Crisis

Published on 12/4/2024

Massive Internet Outages in Cuba Triggered by Nationwide Blackout
Massive Internet Outages in Cuba Triggered by Nationwide Blackout

Published on 12/4/2024

Hurricane Rafael and Widespread Blackouts: Is November the Worst Month for Cuba's Energy Crisis?
Hurricane Rafael and Widespread Blackouts: Is November the Worst Month for Cuba's Energy Crisis?

Published on 12/1/2024

Power Outages Persist: Two More Thermal Power Units Go Offline in Cuba
Power Outages Persist: Two More Thermal Power Units Go Offline in Cuba

Published on 11/30/2024

Cuban Government Plans to Repair Felton Power Plant's Block 2 by Late 2027, Five Years After Devastating Fire
Cuban Government Plans to Repair Felton Power Plant's Block 2 by Late 2027, Five Years After Devastating Fire

Published on 11/25/2024

Residents of Guisa Demand Answers to Energy Crisis: Heated Confrontation with Local Officials
Residents of Guisa Demand Answers to Energy Crisis: Heated Confrontation with Local Officials

Published on 11/24/2024

Cuba Faces Blackouts Due to Power Generation Deficit and Thermal Plant Failures
Cuba Faces Blackouts Due to Power Generation Deficit and Thermal Plant Failures

Published on 11/22/2024

Energy Crisis Escalates in Cuba as Guiteras Power Plant Shuts Down: Blackouts Intensify
Energy Crisis Escalates in Cuba as Guiteras Power Plant Shuts Down: Blackouts Intensify

Published on 11/20/2024

Cuban Government Reveals Impact of Hurricanes and Earthquakes in Numbers
Cuban Government Reveals Impact of Hurricanes and Earthquakes in Numbers

Published on 11/15/2024

Artemisa Remains in Darkness: Vast Majority Without Power One Week Post-Hurricane Rafael
Artemisa Remains in Darkness: Vast Majority Without Power One Week Post-Hurricane Rafael

Published on 11/13/2024

Cuban Authorities Crack Down on More Protesters Amidst Power Outage Crisis
Cuban Authorities Crack Down on More Protesters Amidst Power Outage Crisis

Published on 11/11/2024

Cuban Authorities Organize Festivities Amid Power Outages to Distract Public from Possible Protests
Cuban Authorities Organize Festivities Amid Power Outages to Distract Public from Possible Protests

Published on 11/10/2024

Gas Leak Compounds Ongoing Issues at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant
Gas Leak Compounds Ongoing Issues at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant

Published on 11/9/2024

Havana Remains in Darkness: Extensive Power Outages Persist After Hurricane Rafael
Havana Remains in Darkness: Extensive Power Outages Persist After Hurricane Rafael

Published on 11/8/2024

Currency Fluctuations in Cuba's Informal Market Remain Steady
Currency Fluctuations in Cuba's Informal Market Remain Steady

Published on 11/8/2024

Cuban Provinces Turn to Microgrids to Restore Power After Major Blackout
Cuban Provinces Turn to Microgrids to Restore Power After Major Blackout

Published on 11/6/2024

Power Outage Crisis in Matanzas Highlights Cuba's Failing Electrical System
Power Outage Crisis in Matanzas Highlights Cuba's Failing Electrical System

Published on 11/6/2024

Helicopter Rescue of Pregnant Women and Critical Patients from Isolated Areas in Guantánamo
Helicopter Rescue of Pregnant Women and Critical Patients from Isolated Areas in Guantánamo

Published on 10/26/2024

Mexican President Considers Fuel Aid to Cuba Amid Widespread Blackouts
Mexican President Considers Fuel Aid to Cuba Amid Widespread Blackouts

Published on 10/24/2024

Baracoa Wakes to Devastation in the Aftermath of Hurricane Oscar
Baracoa Wakes to Devastation in the Aftermath of Hurricane Oscar

Published on 10/21/2024

Engineer Highlights Recurrent Electrical System Failures: "Common Startup Issues Led to SEN Setback"
Engineer Highlights Recurrent Electrical System Failures: "Common Startup Issues Led to SEN Setback"

Published on 10/20/2024

Havana Endures Over a Day Without Power: "Slowly Getting Better"
Havana Endures Over a Day Without Power: "Slowly Getting Better"

Published on 10/19/2024

Varadero Hotels Plunge into Darkness Following Nationwide Blackout in Cuba
Varadero Hotels Plunge into Darkness Following Nationwide Blackout in Cuba

Published on 10/19/2024

Cubans Express Outrage Over Widespread Blackout
Cubans Express Outrage Over Widespread Blackout

Published on 10/18/2024

Cubans Lose Patience: "Shut Everything Down," They Demand Amid New Record of Blackouts
Cubans Lose Patience: "Shut Everything Down," They Demand Amid New Record of Blackouts

Published on 9/30/2024

Cuban Government Reports on Fire at Turkish Floating Power Plant in Havana Bay
Cuban Government Reports on Fire at Turkish Floating Power Plant in Havana Bay

Published on 9/27/2024

Cuba Hosts Renewable Energy Fair Amidst Severe Power Outages: Cynicism or Sheer Hypocrisy?
Cuba Hosts Renewable Energy Fair Amidst Severe Power Outages: Cynicism or Sheer Hypocrisy?

Published on 9/18/2024

Live Broadcast on Canal Habana Disrupted by Power Outage
Live Broadcast on Canal Habana Disrupted by Power Outage

Published on 9/3/2024

Cuba Faces Severe Power Outages with Predicted 605 MW Generation Deficit
Cuba Faces Severe Power Outages with Predicted 605 MW Generation Deficit

Published on 8/31/2024

Extension of Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Shutdown for Seven Days
Extension of Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Shutdown for Seven Days

Published on 8/29/2024

Power Outages Surge in Cuba Due to Over 600 MW Deficit
Power Outages Surge in Cuba Due to Over 600 MW Deficit

Published on 8/7/2024

Projected Blackouts in Cuba to Reach 610 MW Despite Addition of Two Thermoelectric Units
Projected Blackouts in Cuba to Reach 610 MW Despite Addition of Two Thermoelectric Units

Published on 8/2/2024

Cuba Faces Power Outages Exceeding 700 MW as August Begins
Cuba Faces Power Outages Exceeding 700 MW as August Begins

Published on 8/1/2024

China Donates Three Solar Parks to Cuba Amid Persistent Energy Crisis
China Donates Three Solar Parks to Cuba Amid Persistent Energy Crisis

Published on 6/27/2024

Cubans Fed Up with Power Outages: "It's Criminal"
Cubans Fed Up with Power Outages: "It's Criminal"

Published on 6/17/2024