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Summary of What to know about the electrical grid failure that plunged Cuba into darkness



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What to know about the electrical grid failure that plunged Cuba into darkness


A few things to know after millions of people in Cuba were left without electricity for two days when the nation's electrical grid collapsed

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/electrical-grid-failure-plunged-cuba-darkness-114961100

Millions of people in Cuba experienced a widespread blackout due to a power plant failure, leaving half of the country without electricity for two days. The grid failure was unprecedented in modern times, exacerbated by increased demand and lack of maintenance. The government implemented emergency measures to reduce demand and restore power. The outage highlighted Cuba's dependence on thermoelectric plants and the challenges of obtaining fuel due to sanctions. Efforts to upgrade the electrical grid through alternative power sources are underway to prevent future crises.
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