07.03.2026 02:53
Cuba is facing one of the most serious energy crises in recent years. Due to malfunctions in power plants and fuel shortages, the country is experiencing prolonged power outages, with officials stating that approximately 68% of the population is without electricity, especially during peak consumption hours. It is reported that an investment of 8-10 billion dollars is needed to renew the energy infrastructure.
Serious power outages are occurring across the country in Cuba due to failures at power plants and fuel shortages. Authorities have stated that approximately 68% of the population is without electricity, especially during the evening hours.
8 OUT OF 16 PLANTS OUT OF SERVICE
According to news reports in the national press, Unión Eléctrica (UNE) announced that 8 out of the 16 thermal power plants operating in the country are out of service due to failures.
Due to failures at the plants and issues in fuel supply, power outages of up to 20 hours a day are being implemented nationwide.
HIGHEST OUTAGE LEVEL IN HISTORY
In UNE's statement, it was noted that approximately 68% of the country's population is without electricity during peak energy demand hours. This rate is considered the highest level of power outage recorded in the country's history.
FUEL SHORTAGE AND EMBARGO EFFECT
According to assessments in the press, among the main reasons for the crisis are the failures at power plants that provide about 40% of the country's electricity production and the oil embargo imposed by the United States.
BILLIONS OF DOLLARS NEEDED TO RENEW ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
Independent experts and economic analysts state that Cuba needs an investment of between 8 to 10 billion dollars to renew its aging energy infrastructure and increase production capacity.
The government has announced that it has activated an emergency energy package in response to the issues faced in external oil supply.