The Cuban government has acknowledged that power outages are set to continue into 2026, despite ongoing maintenance efforts and the addition of new power generation capabilities.
Vicente de la O Levy, Cuba's Minister of Energy and Mines, stated that the upcoming year will be "challenging," although it is expected to be slightly better than 2025, which was marked by one of the most severe energy crises in the past decade.
"2026 is going to be a challenging year, albeit somewhat improved, with different conditions because we are better prepared," he remarked during an interview with the state-run newspaper Granma. "We will have more generation, but we will not eliminate the power outages. There will be a reduction, but we still have a long way to go," he added.
The minister elaborated that, despite progress in major maintenance of several thermoelectric units and the expansion of renewable energy sources, the country will continue to face a significant fuel shortage, which is the primary cause of the prolonged power interruptions.
Understanding Cuba's Ongoing Energy Crisis
Why will power outages continue in Cuba in 2026?
Power outages will persist due to a significant fuel shortage, which remains a major obstacle despite efforts to enhance power generation and maintenance of energy infrastructure.
What measures is Cuba taking to address the energy crisis?
Cuba is working on major maintenance of thermoelectric units and expanding renewable energy sources to improve power generation capabilities.