Cuba Faces Up to 20-Hour Daily Blackouts as Electricity Shortfall Hits Record Levels

Source: International Business Times

Nationwide blackout in Cuba back on October 20, 2025 Cuba is bracing for power outages affecting almost two-thirds of the population during peak demand hours, as the state utility projects an electricity deficit of almost 2,000 megawatts, the highest level of disconnection recorded since systematic energy data began in 2022. In some regions, blackouts are lasting up to 20 hours a day. According to the state-run Unión Eléctrica (UNE), generation capacity during evening peak hours is expected to reach 1,185 megawatts against an estimated demand of 3,180 megawatts.