Power goes out on entire island of Cuba, leaving 10 million people without electricity
The power outage in Cuba is truly catastrophic. With the entire island plunged into darkness, 10 million people are left without electricity, facing a situation far worse than just a simple blackout. Unlike partial outages where power can be quickly restored, this total blackout poses significant challenges. Power stations require existing power to start up, and careful management is needed to bring the grid back online to prevent further failures.
The Cuban president’s recent broadcast promising energy conservation measures now seems less hopeful in the face of this complete blackout. The island’s infrastructure and fuel supplies are on the brink of collapse, with dependence on external sources like the USSR and Venezuela proving unsustainable.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker