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Electricity in Cuba
Cuba Power Outlets
Electricity in Cuba, the Cuban
power outlets are suited for use with the US American flat pin type electrical plugs.
In general the voltage in Havana is 110V AC 60Hz , but some newer hotels have 220 V AC 60 Hz
too.
Travellers from Europe need a plug adaptor to use their electrical equipment. It is recommended
to use a surge protector for electronic apparatus, laptops, portable videoplayer etc. Cubans
use surge protectors on every electrical equipment of value, TV set, video, fridge to protect them
against the frequent electrical surges and spikes.
Electricity sector in Cuba
The complete power grid in Cuba is an aging and deteriorated structure. The Cubans are facing
repeated black outs and power outages, the so called APAGONES that can last several hours
and sometimes even days.
Each Cuban family that can afford it, has a fluoresent battery powered lantern in the house, the less
affluent Cubans use candles in case of a power outage.
Repairs have been made, but the energy problems are of such a magnitude that it will take billions
of dollars to make all repairs and replacements.
An electrical "installation" in Old Havana
THE ENERGY REVOLUTION IN CUBA
To save energy, hundreds of thousands incandensent light bulbs were replaced by low-energy bulbs imported from China.
Venezuela supplies fuel oil at cut rate prices to help Cuba.
Transport costs of food are reduced by producing the food in
urban farms.
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