Cuba's national electrical system suffered a total disconnection on July 14, 2026, marking the third such collapse in eight days. The state-run utility, Unión Eléctrica, has initiated recovery protocols amid ongoing power generation deficits.
Key points
- The blackout occurred at 11:05 AM, following previous total system failures on July 6 and July 10.
- Unión Eléctrica reported that only 1,020 MW were being generated at dawn, significantly below the 3,150 MW demand.
- Eight of the country's 16 thermoelectric units are currently offline due to technical failures or ongoing maintenance.
- The Ministry of Energy and Mines is attempting to restore power by creating regional microsystems to restart thermoelectric plants.
Why it matters
The recurring failure of the national power grid exacerbates the country's economic crisis and severely impacts the population during peak summer temperatures.
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