On Friday night, Cuba experienced a significant power outage that plunged Havana and several provinces into darkness, affecting millions. The Ministry of Energy and Mines indicated that the blackout was caused by a major loss of generation at the Diezmero substation. With electricity crucial for everyday life, including cooking and water pumping, the extensive outages underscore a persistent crisis fueled by fuel shortages and aging infrastructure. Despite plans for recovery and installation of photovoltaic parks, the energy situation remains dire, with past blackouts leading to notable public protests.
Cuba’s power grid has been plagued by frequent outages, largely due to fuel shortages and aging infrastructure, significantly impacting daily life and economic stability.
The recent blackout, exacerbated by generation loss at the Diezmero substation, left millions in the dark across multiple provinces, highlighting ongoing crisis in the energy sector.
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