Unión Eléctrica (UNE) of Cuba has forecasted power outages throughout the day this Wednesday, with the most significant impact expected during peak hours. According to the report shared on Facebook, service was disrupted on Tuesday due to a generation capacity deficit for 24 hours and was only restored at 1:00 AM this morning. The maximum impact was 831 MW at 12:18 AM.
On Wednesday, at 7:00 AM, the availability of the National Electric System (SEN) was 2200 MW with a demand of 2150 MW, keeping the entire system in service. However, a maximum daytime impact of 350 MW is anticipated.
During peak hours, an availability of 2320 MW and a maximum demand of 2900 MW are expected, leading to a deficit of 580 MW, which means a 650 MW impact is inevitable.
Currently, two units of the Felton and Rente thermoelectric plants are out of service due to breakdowns. Additionally, three blocks of the SCTE Santa Cruz and Felton plants are under maintenance.
Furthermore, 45 distributed generation plants are halted due to fuel shortages, affecting 319 MW, and 435 MW are impacted due to limitations in thermal generation.
Power Outages and Energy Deficit in Cuba
The following questions and answers provide insights into the power outages and energy deficit currently affecting Cuba, as reported by Unión Eléctrica.
What is causing the power outages in Cuba?
The power outages are primarily due to a deficit in generation capacity, exacerbated by breakdowns in key thermoelectric plants and maintenance activities.
How significant is the expected power deficit during peak hours?
During peak hours, a deficit of 580 MW is anticipated, resulting in a 650 MW impact on the power grid.
Which power plants are currently out of service?
Units of the Felton and Rente thermoelectric plants are out of service, and several blocks of the SCTE Santa Cruz and Felton plants are under maintenance.
How many distributed generation plants are affected?
A total of 45 distributed generation plants are affected, with 319 MW impacted due to fuel shortages.