Felton Thermoelectric Plant in Holguin Strengthens the SEN

The Lidio Ramón Pérez Thermoelectric Power Plant (CTE) in Felton, Cuba, synchronized with the National Electric System (SEN) on Wednesday. With a stable load of 200 megawatts (MW). Representing a significant boost to the recovery and stability of the country’s electrical system following the blackout that occurred last Monday.

Davielquis Cortina Cobas, director of the Provincial Load Dispatch Office of the Holguin Electric Company. Informed the Cuban News Agency that unit one of the plant, located in the municipality of Mayari, came online yesterday. So it is maintaining firm generation without technical difficulties.

The director explained that the synchronization of the turbine unit improved the operation of the 220-kilovolt lines to Santiago de Cuba and Guantanamo. Restored power to circuits in Holguin municipalities such as Gibara, Rafael Freyre, and Moa. Which had been affected even before the system collapse.

In addition to the contribution from the Felton Thermal Power Plant (CTC), the system also receives power from the Guiteras Thermal Power Plant (CTE) in Matanzas. Also which contributes over 200 MW, the Diez de Octubre plant with 70 MW. The Carlos Manuel de Céspedes plant in Cienfuegos, although their output is limited due to technical issues.

Units 5 and 8 of the Mariel Thermal Power Plant (CTE), units 1 and 3 of the Santa Cruz Thermal Power Plant (CTE). Unit 2 of the Felton Thermal Power Plant (CTE), and units 3 and 6 of the Renté Thermal Power Plant (CTE) are currently out of service. Unit 6 of the Mariel Thermal Power Plant (CTE) and unit 5 of the Nuevitas Thermal Power Plant (CTE) are undergoing maintenance. The limitations in thermal generation exceed 500 MW.

Although the National Electric System remains fragile, with a significant deficit exceeding 1,600 MW. The contribution of the Lidio Ramón Pérez Thermal Power Plant (CTE) is an essential step. Toward strengthening generation capacity and advancing the gradual recovery of electricity service in the country.

With information from CNA
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