Such an energy crisis is a reflection of months of constant power outages across the country, aggravated by fuel shortages that have affected the operation of power plants in Cuba.
The scale of the electricity deficit illustrates the severity of the crisis. Reports from Cuba’s state utility, echoed in international coverage, noted that generation shortfalls in 2025 often exceeded 1,300 to 1,700 megawatts during peak demand.
Cuba’s electricity troubles have weighed heavily on daily life, the economy, and the country’s outlook. Still, the crisis isn’t only a story of hardship. It’s also a story of people adjusting, of small acts of resilience, and of steps toward a different energy future.
Cuba isn’t just in an energy crisis; the country’s grid sits on the verge of systemic failure. The National Electric System, most of which was built after 1959, hasn’t received the investment and maintenance it needs for 35 years—a consequence of Cuba’s complex political and economic history.
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