Cuba is in the process of restoring its electric service after a significant national blackout that lasted for 24 hours. As of Tuesday, March 17, seven of the sixteen thermoelectric production units have been brought back online, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mines. The reconnection of the National Electric System (SEN) has been achieved from Pinar del Río in the west to Holguín in the northeast, though power cuts remain prevalent in many areas of the country.

In Havana, there has been considerable progress with the restoration of electricity, benefiting over 384,000 customers, which accounts for approximately 44.5% of the capital's total user base, based on data from the state-owned Unión Eléctrica. The authorities have indicated that the service restoration process is being implemented gradually as conditions of the SEN allow. This indicates efforts from the government to stabilize the power supply in a situation that is crucial for public life and the economy.

However, there are still challenges ahead as three provinces—Santiago de Cuba, Granma, and Guantánamo—have yet to be connected back to the SEN. This ongoing situation highlights the fragility of Cuba’s electrical infrastructure and the ongoing struggle to maintain reliable power for its citizens amidst resource limitations and technical challenges.