From our Bureau of Leftist Latrine American Magical Realism with some assistance from our Ministry of Fantastic Solutions Bureau
Commander Ramiro Valdés, the 90-year-old dinosaur in charge of solving Castrogonia’s energy crisis has announced his plan for generating more electricity on the island. Never mind the colossal expense involved — which Castro, Inc. can’t afford — or the vast amount of land needed to make his plan work. Practical issues never concern Castro, Inc. No. Dinosaur Valdés might as well have said that every Cuban will have to buy their own batteries and solar panels (at exorbitant prices) and generate power for themselves individually.
Castro, Inc.’s only approach to problem solving is to announce solutions that will never work. They have always done this and will continue doing it because they think Cubans are stupid enough to believe in their harebrained schemes. Plus, no one in the world cares if Castro, Inc. lies constantly. Ultimately, it’s quite obvious Castro, Inc. views these announcements as a magical ritual, much like their “combat marches.” Such rituals are an essential component of Castro, Inc.’s religion.
Loosely translated from ADN Cuba
The Cuban government has announced an ambitious plan for 2025, promising to improve the functionality of the National Electric System (SEN) and accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources. However, analysts question the economic and technical feasibility of this project in a country struggling with a prolonged economic crisis.
On Friday, authorities presented a roadmap that includes adding 1,200 megawatts (MW) to the SEN, primarily through solar parks. According to Cuban Television broadcasters, the plan represents the “long-awaited light at the end of the tunnel” for an electric system plagued by massive blackouts affecting both the population and the economy.
In a statement published on X, the government claimed this strategy aims to reduce power outages and advance toward energy sovereignty through cleaner and more sustainable technologies. It is projected that by the end of 2025, the installed solar energy capacity will reach 1,000 MW, although this figure falls short of the originally planned 1,800 MW.
The SEN Recovery Program, led by Commander Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, includes the installation of solar plants capable of generating an additional 1,100 MW and incorporating over 500 MW of renewable generation in the first half of 2025. These measures, according to the regime, would ease the burden on the system during peak hours.
Additionally, a salary increase for workers in the electric sector was announced starting in January as an incentive to improve the operation and maintenance of the SEN.
Despite the government’s optimism, the challenges are enormous. Rebuilding and modernizing the existing electric infrastructure — with a current installed capacity of 6,000 MW — could require between $6 billion and $30 billion. This is in addition to the extra costs associated with renewable energy storage and grid renewal.
Independent experts have pointed out that achieving the official goal of generating 24% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030 seems increasingly unlikely without a drastic change in the island’s economic conditions.
The lying is not only a given but a necessity. Evil MUST lie. But, it helps considerably when so many “respectable” people in “good” countries accept these lies, or condone them, or even defend them. Castro, Inc. knows from very long experience that it is all a perverse game, one it’s always been allowed to play.