Cuba boosts renewable energy with solar and wind projects
The Cuban government plans to invest significantly in photovoltaic parks and wind farms to address the severe energy crisis on the island for several months. The authorities in Havana also intend to support citizens in installing solar panels.
The Minister of Energy and Mining, Vicente de la O Levy, informed parliament that in 2025, projects in renewable energy sources, particularly solar panels, will be key investments.
According to him, the ministry will promote these initiatives to increase the share of renewable energy in the national energy system.
According to the Polish Press Agency, citing the Cubadebate portal, de la O Levy provided the example of a "donation received from China" in the form of solar panels.
They are expected to increase the country's electric power by at least 120 MW. The minister noted that the authorities already have 10,500 batteries for photovoltaic panels, which will be gradually integrated into the energy system.
In 2025, the government also plans to provide 5,000 photovoltaic systems for households. De la O Levy explained that the authorities would support citizens in installing solar panels to increase access to electricity.
The wind farm, which has been planned for several years in collaboration with China in Las Tunas, in the eastern part of the island, will be an important element in combating the energy crisis. This investment is expected to significantly strengthen the national energy system.
Since October, Cuba has experienced total paralysis of the national energy system three times, caused by a failure at the main Antonio Guiteras power plant in Matanzas in the western part of the country. The UNE company, responsible for electricity supply, claims that the problems result from two hurricanes that hit the island in the fall and numerous breakdowns and repairs in power plants.
