The expected deficit was approximately 1,380 megawatts, which would result in 42% of the national energy system being offline. Although significant, this deficit is not the worst in recent years.
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Cuba’s Energy Crisis Deepens
Cuba has been grappling with frequent blackouts and a worsening economic crisis throughout the past year. The country suffered three major nationwide power outages at the end of last year, exacerbating the economic hardship.
Fuel shortages and outdated infrastructure are the primary culprits behind the energy instability. Many Cuban households rely on electricity for cooking and water pumping, intensifying the crisis’s impact on daily life.
In response, Cuban authorities have initiated plans to install photovoltaic parks, promising that dozens will be operational this year. Past blackouts have sparked anti-government protests in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
International Support Amid Crisis
