How long did the electricity crisis last in Cuba?

Cuba’s electricity crisis lasted over 24 hours. Some Havana residents confirmed that they had electricity in their homes, especially in those areas where Cubans have taken to the streets to protest not only the power cuts but also the lack of other basic services, such as drinking water and food.

How is electricity generated in Havana?

The rest of electricity generation is made up by almost 8% local liquefied petroleum gas, 5% from renewable sources and 3% front floating units (patanas) which also need fossil fuels, in Mariel Bay, 45 kms west of Havana.

How many hours a day is power cut in Havana?

In Havana, which usually has the least blackouts due to it being the capital, it is not unusual for the power to be cut for six hours a day several days at a time. In less populated municipalities, these power cuts can extend to around 20 hours a day.

Why is the US threatening fuel companies in Cuba?

"The U.S. government has dedicated itself to threatening and blackmailing companies that supply fuel to Cuba, and this is a qualitative leap in the intensification and application of unconventional measures against those involved in international transportation, without any legal or moral authority," stated the 2020 annual report on the embargo.

What is Cuba's energy policy?

In 2014, the Cuban government approved a "Policy for the development of renewable energy sources and efficient energy use by 2030", which aims to gradually reduce the use of fossil fuels and sets a target for 24 percent of energy to come from clean sources by that year.

Will Cuba's electricity crisis speed up renewables plans?

HAVANA TIMES – With dated infrastructure and problems with fuel supplies, Cuba’s electricity generation crisis has gotten a lot worse, which might speed up plans to increase the share of renewables. Blackouts have become commonplace in recent weeks on the Caribbean island, further impacting and making families’ lives harder.