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Thermoelectric Plants

Thermoelectric plants in Cuba face challenges, leading to frequent power outages and protests. Repair delays, heat waves, and energy deficits exacerbate the crisis.

Power Outages Hit Cuba Amid 1,485 MW Energy Shortfall
Power Outages Hit Cuba Amid 1,485 MW Energy Shortfall

Published on 11/23/2024

Cuba Faces Widespread Power Outages Amid Severe Energy Deficit
Cuba Faces Widespread Power Outages Amid Severe Energy Deficit

Published on 11/16/2024

Cuba Faces Power Outages as UNE Reports 1,400 MW Energy Shortfall
Cuba Faces Power Outages as UNE Reports 1,400 MW Energy Shortfall

Published on 11/13/2024

Power Outages Loom as Cuba's Electric Union Grapples with Over 1,100 MW Deficit Amid Plant Failures and Maintenance
Power Outages Loom as Cuba's Electric Union Grapples with Over 1,100 MW Deficit Amid Plant Failures and Maintenance

Published on 11/12/2024

Tropical Cyclone Alert Issued: Hurricane Rafael Predicted to Intensify Further
Tropical Cyclone Alert Issued: Hurricane Rafael Predicted to Intensify Further

Published on 11/6/2024

Cubans Fear Imminent Total Collapse of National Power Grid
Cubans Fear Imminent Total Collapse of National Power Grid

Published on 10/31/2024

Cuban Electric Utility Warns Against Immediate Use of High-Power Appliances Post-Blackout
Cuban Electric Utility Warns Against Immediate Use of High-Power Appliances Post-Blackout

Published on 10/21/2024

Cuba's Power Grid on the Brink: Widespread Outages Highlight Recovery Struggles
Cuba's Power Grid on the Brink: Widespread Outages Highlight Recovery Struggles

Published on 10/20/2024

Cuban Government Attempts to Restart Antonio Guiteras Power Plant to "Strengthen" National Electric System
Cuban Government Attempts to Restart Antonio Guiteras Power Plant to "Strengthen" National Electric System

Published on 10/19/2024

Cuban Government Fails to Assure Immediate Full Restoration of Power Grid
Cuban Government Fails to Assure Immediate Full Restoration of Power Grid

Published on 10/19/2024

Ulises Toirac Foresees Tougher Times Ahead After Marrero's Remarks: "We're Stuck in a Vicious Cycle"
Ulises Toirac Foresees Tougher Times Ahead After Marrero's Remarks: "We're Stuck in a Vicious Cycle"

Published on 10/18/2024

Cuban Government Halts Nation Amid Energy Crisis: Here Are the Steps Taken
Cuban Government Halts Nation Amid Energy Crisis: Here Are the Steps Taken

Published on 10/18/2024

Power Company Warns of Increased Blackouts in Havana Due to Severe Generation Shortfall
Power Company Warns of Increased Blackouts in Havana Due to Severe Generation Shortfall

Published on 10/16/2024

Cuban Energy Minister Addresses Power Outage Crisis: "Fuel is Stuck in Cuban Ports"
Cuban Energy Minister Addresses Power Outage Crisis: "Fuel is Stuck in Cuban Ports"

Published on 9/18/2024

Government's Plan to Prevent Summer Blackouts Fails, Admits Energy Minister
Government's Plan to Prevent Summer Blackouts Fails, Admits Energy Minister

Published on 9/5/2024

Power Outages Expected in Cuba This Friday Due to Nearly 800 MW Deficit During Peak Hours
Power Outages Expected in Cuba This Friday Due to Nearly 800 MW Deficit During Peak Hours

Published on 8/30/2024

Government Urges "More Conservation" Amid Power Outages of Up to 16 Hours in Cienfuegos
Government Urges "More Conservation" Amid Power Outages of Up to 16 Hours in Cienfuegos

Published on 8/23/2024

Power Outages in Cuba: Nearly 400 MW Affected in Latest Round
Power Outages in Cuba: Nearly 400 MW Affected in Latest Round

Published on 8/12/2024

Summer Power Outages Persist in Cuba: Where Are the Thermoelectric Plant Repairs?
Summer Power Outages Persist in Cuba: Where Are the Thermoelectric Plant Repairs?

Published on 8/8/2024

Power Outages in Cuba Blamed on Increased Demand Due to Heat Wave
Power Outages in Cuba Blamed on Increased Demand Due to Heat Wave

Published on 7/30/2024

Cuban Blackouts: "Heat Becomes the Morning Alarm"
Cuban Blackouts: "Heat Becomes the Morning Alarm"

Published on 7/17/2024

Scheduled Power Outages by Electric Company: Matanzas Residents to Spend Half of July in Blackouts
Scheduled Power Outages by Electric Company: Matanzas Residents to Spend Half of July in Blackouts

Published on 7/3/2024

Cuba Struggles with 968 MW Power Outages Amid Promised Improvements
Cuba Struggles with 968 MW Power Outages Amid Promised Improvements

Published on 6/15/2024

New Dollar-Only Gas Stations Open in Cuba Amid Fuel Crisis
New Dollar-Only Gas Stations Open in Cuba Amid Fuel Crisis

Published on 5/30/2024

Power Outages Persist in Cuba Due to Over 1,000 MW Deficit
Power Outages Persist in Cuba Due to Over 1,000 MW Deficit

Published on 5/30/2024

A Mother Resorts to Cooking with Wood in the Streets of Holguín Amid Energy Crisis
A Mother Resorts to Cooking with Wood in the Streets of Holguín Amid Energy Crisis

Published on 5/25/2024

Cubans Block Central Havana Street in Protest Over Blackouts
Cubans Block Central Havana Street in Protest Over Blackouts

Published on 5/24/2024

Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Admits Difficulty in Ensuring a Blackout-Free Summer
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Admits Difficulty in Ensuring a Blackout-Free Summer

Published on 5/23/2024