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The energy crisis in Cuba shows no signs of abating. In Havana, residents are seeking alternatives to cope with power outages lasting up to 12 hours a day and the fuel shortage. Some resort to homemade charcoal stoves, others to electric motorcycles, and those who can afford it install solar panels.
On the outskirts, vendors offer charcoal and braziers made from washing machine drums. The price of a bag of charcoal reaches 2,600 pesos ($5.25), about 50% of the average Cuban salary, reflecting the economic impact of the crisis.
Traders like Yurisnel Agosto confirm they have never sold so much charcoal. Previously, their customers were restaurants, but now families buy several sacks to cook at home.
The demand for solar panels has also skyrocketed: private installation companies work endless hours to fulfill orders, even in institutions like nursing homes managed by the Catholic Church.
The energy crisis is exacerbated by multiple factors:
Cubans recall the “special period” following the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, and now face a similar scenario, with a deep deterioration in quality of life.
The population seeks immediate solutions: charcoal for cooking, lithium batteries, electric motorcycles, and solar panels. Private companies and religious organizations have taken a key role in installing solar systems, while the government facilitates imports to alleviate the crisis.
The energy crisis in Cuba reflects a combination of internal and external factors that have paralyzed key sectors and deteriorated daily life. The citizen response shows resilience and creativity, but also highlights the urgency of structural solutions and international cooperation to prevent a major collapse.
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Luis Pavesio
Registro DNDA en trámite
Fecha: 12/02/2026
N° de Edición: 4883
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