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Cuba Blackout Leaves Millions Without Power
A massive blackout hit Cuba on Wednesday. Millions lost power in Havana and western Cuba.
Two-thirds of the country lost electricity. A large power plant shut down and sparked the blackout.
An energy leader said repairs could take at least 72 hours. Cuba has been struggling with low oil reserves. Its power grid is old and failing.
Klear Note — Cuba relies heavily on oil for electricity. The island nation has faced fuel shortages for years, straining its aging power system.
Key Terms 2
- power grid
- the network of cables and plants that supply electricity
- oil reserves
- the stored supply of oil a country has available