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The province of Pinar del Río remains disconnected from the National Electric System (SEN) following the general failure that left all of Cuba without electricity this Friday.
Thus communicated the telecenter Tele Pinar, emphasizing that the province will begin receiving electricity "as soon as one of the two units in Mariel is synchronized", which are already in the startup process.
"Pinar del Río is one of the provinces in the country that remains disconnected from the national electrical system, following its complete failure on the night of last Friday," stated the official media.
Since the widespread outage on Friday, the province has been receiving energy from isolated microsystems (islands), with the aim of covering "prioritized objectives" and providing service to a "small part of the population."
According to information from Tele Pinar, the largest microsystem in the municipal capital ensures the circuits of the three hospitals and the network of water wells that supply the city.
The communities of Paso Real de San Diego, in Los Palacios; Pons, in Minas de Matahambre; and Guane, have "some hours of electricity."
They also stated that residents of La Coloma are "benefited" at certain times by the generator from the fishing company located in that community.
In the midst of the complex energy situation in the province, the provincial government announced the suspension of classes in the area.
According to the authorities, the country currently generates 1,057 MW and there is an electrical system from Mariel to Guantánamo, although there are issues due to deficits.
After 3:00 PM, as they said, they must synchronize the Antonio Guiteras Power Plant that was in the startup process. Two units from the Santa Cruz Power Plant will also be integrated into the National Electric System.
The Cuban regime admitted on Saturday afternoon that the creation of electrical microsystems to generate electricity has been complex following the massive blackout on Friday.
In an appearance on national television, the General Director of Electricity at the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lázaro Guerra Hernández, stated that the restoration process, especially in the western region, has faced "problems in accessing the area."
Currently, more than 70% of the population in Cuba is still without electricity since the collapse of the national system that occurred on Friday night, which plunged the entire country into a blackout, according to a survey conducted by CiberCuba on its social media.
Seventy-two percent of the participants remain without power, in contrast to only 28% who have had their service restored.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Blackout in Pinar del Río and the Energy Crisis in Cuba
Why is Pinar del Río still without connection to the National Electric System?
Pinar del Río remains disconnected from the National Electric System due to the fact that one of the Mariel units has not yet been synchronized, which is necessary to restore electricity in the province. In the meantime, the province operates with isolated microsystems that only cover prioritized objectives.
How are the residents of Pinar del Río surviving during the blackout?
The inhabitants of Pinar del Río are receiving electricity through isolated microsystems, which prioritize essential services such as hospitals and water supply. Some localities, such as Paso Real de San Diego and Pons, receive electricity only for a few hours, while others rely on generators from local companies.
What is the overall situation of the electric system in Cuba after the massive blackout?
After the massive blackout, more than 70% of the Cuban population remains without electricity, according to a survey by CiberCuba. The system is in the process of being restored, but it faces challenges due to aging infrastructure and fuel shortages, which have caused frustration and discontent among the population.
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