Half a Cuba will pass the dark Easter by cutting electricity

Cuba historically faced problems with its electrical infrastructure, but in In recent years, the situation has worsened significantly. The Cuban Energy System, which has been fully controlled by the state since 1959, has suffered a systematic deterioration due to the lack of sufficient investment and maintenance.

Since 2021, power outages have become increasingly frequent and long. The island witnessed Four power outages in less than six monthsAnd leave almost all the population without electricity. The latest happened in the middle March 2025When he left approximately 10 million Cuban without electrical service during a full weekend.

February 2025 a negative record record with 57 % of the country fell into the dark at the same timeAt least the highest deficit rate in the past two years.

Current situation: Electricity discounts on Easter

According to the latest report on the Electrical Union (UNE), the company owned by the state responsible for electricity supplies, This Sunday is expected to be particularly dangerous. For the peak table, during the afternoon, when the energy demand reaches the maximum level, it is expected:

• Maximum generation capacity: 1,654 megawatts (megawat)
• Expecting demand: 3,350 megawatts
• Power deficit: 1,696 MW (> 50 % deficit)
• Real separation: 1766 megawatts

Electrical service It has already been interrupted during the previous 24 hours Because of the unexpected exit of two united plants, which increases the situation.

The main causes of the crisis

The reasons behind this energy crisis are multiple and complex. on the one hand, Independent experts refer to a chronic occurrence of the sector As a major reason. It is estimated that the Cuban government will need between 8,000 and 10,000 dollars to completely rehabilitate national electricity.

The UNE report reveals that eight of 20 external thermal production units outside the service due to the collapse or maintenance. In addition, 77 distributed generation factories and a floating unit that is not valid for work due to a lack of fuelMainly diesel and fuel.

For its part, the Cuban government confirms The effect of US sanctions On the energy sector as a decisive factor in the current crisis.