Cuba Forecasts Nearly 2,000-MW Power Deficit for Monday Evening Peak

Cuba's electricity system is forecast to face a deficit of nearly 2,000 megawatts during peak evening hours on Monday, according to a report by Anadolu Agency, as the island continues to grapple with a power shortage in the days following a nationwide grid collapse.

The forecast deficit points to continued strain on Cuba's power system, which has faced repeated breakdowns and blackouts in recent times. The nationwide collapse left the shortage persisting into the days that followed, according to the report.

Evening peak hours are typically the most difficult period for Cuba's grid, as household demand for lighting, cooking and appliances rises sharply after sunset, adding pressure to a system that officials have said suffers from aging infrastructure, fuel shortages and insufficient generation capacity.

Ongoing challenges for the grid

Cuban authorities have in the past attributed the country's recurring blackouts to a combination of fuel import constraints, the age of its power plants, and extreme weather. The scale of Monday's forecast deficit suggests the system remains under significant pressure even as officials work to restore full service following the latest collapse.

It was not immediately clear from available reporting what specific measures, such as rolling blackout schedules, authorities planned to manage the shortfall.