The Havana Electric Company has managed to restore service to 97.57% of the capital’s customers, as reported in its Information Note No. 11.
Although the recovery process continues, there are already 40 hospitals that have electricity again, along with 10 key water supply sources in the city, among which Paso Seco, Palatino, Planta Filtro and 4 Caminos stand out. The company is making progress in reestablishing the affected transformer banks, reaching 93.92% service coverage.
At the level of primary distribution circuits, restoration progresses at 97.33%, while transmission and subtransmission circuits are fully operational. However, the most affected areas, such as El Wajay, Primero de Mayo, and areas of Boyeros and Playa, require special attention due to the complex breakdowns they present.
The Electric Company keeps citizens informed through its official social networks on Facebook, X and Telegram, in addition to command posts in all municipalities of the capital, where progress is monitored in real time.
The blackout situation in Cuba has worsened in recent months, with problems attributed to both a lack of fuel and failures in the electrical infrastructure. The Cuban Electrical Union has confirmed that recent natural disasters have exacerbated these difficulties, creating an additional challenge for the island’s energy supply.
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**Interview with José Manuel, spokesperson for the Havana Electric Company**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, José. The Havana Electric Company recently announced a significant recovery in power restoration, reaching 97.57% of customers. Can you tell us more about the challenges faced during this restoration process?
**José Manuel:** Certainly. The restoration has been a complex task, particularly due to extensive damage in certain areas, such as El Wajay and Primero de Mayo. Additionally, the ongoing issues with fuel shortages and the state of our electrical infrastructure have made this situation particularly challenging, especially in the wake of recent natural disasters.
**Editor:** It’s encouraging to hear that major hospitals and key water supply sources have electricity again. What measures are being taken to ensure that service remains stable moving forward?
**José Manuel:** We’re actively monitoring and maintaining the transformer banks, and we have restored primary distribution circuits to 97.33%. We continue to focus on areas that need special attention while engaging with the community via our social networks to keep them informed about progress.
**Editor:** With power outages worsening over the last few months, many citizens have expressed frustration. How can the Electric Company address the public’s concerns and rebuild trust?
**José Manuel:** Communication is key. We are committed to transparency and update citizens through social media and local command posts. We recognize the public’s frustration and are dedicated to providing consistent information regarding outages and restoration efforts.
**Editor:** As we discuss the future of Havana’s electrical infrastructure, it raises an important question: Should the government prioritize investment in renewable energy sources to prevent such crises, or focus on repairing the existing infrastructure? We invite our readers to share their thoughts and join the debate.
