Cuba this week asked state and private businesses to generate more of their own electricity from renewable resources and to limit their use of air conditioning, among other conservation measures, as the communist-run government navigates its worst energy crisis in decades.

The Cuban National Electric System (SEN) is grappling with one of its most severe crises, facing an estimated shortfall of 1,580 MW during peak hours

According to independent media findings, at least nine power plants in Cuba, a country engulfed in an energy crisis, are not functioning. The paralysis is primarily due to failures in the energy systems.

Cuba has mandated state and private businesses to increase electricity generation from renewable resources and limit air conditioning use, amid its worst energy crisis in decades. New regulations require a shift to renewable energy and detail conservation measures as the government contends with resource shortages and rolling blackouts.