What is Cuba doing to increase energy supply?

On Tuesday, Cuban authorities announced that the administration of President Miguel Diaz-Canel has devised a strategy to increase energy supply through the use of renewable energy, the installation of new power plants, and the repair of existing infrastructure.

How much energy will Cuba generate by 2025?

In 2019, Cuba signed an agreement with the United Nations for Project 180087, committing to generate 29% of its energy from renewable sources by 2025. The project was scheduled to conclude on June 30, 2023, with a budget of $3.4 million. The Cuban state forecasts generating 30,000 GWh by 2030, an almost unattainable goal.

Will Cuba build a new thermoelectric plant in 2023?

The project was scheduled to conclude on June 30, 2023, with a budget of $3.4 million. The Cuban state forecasts generating 30,000 GWh by 2030, an almost unattainable goal. Not only are there no plans to build new thermoelectric plants, but the National Electric Union (UNE) currently supplies only 56.6% of the energy it provided five years ago.

How many MW will Cuba add to the national energy system?

This will add 1,200 MW to the National Electroenergetic System (SEN). Cuban authorities also informed the recovery of 22 wind power generators that are part of the wind farm located in the province of Las Tunas, which will contribute 33 MW to the national system. However, 11 more engines remain to be restored.

How many photovoltaic panels are installed in Cuba?

Photovoltaic panels. Source: Amaury Pérez Sánchez So far in Cuba, 227 MW have been installed in photovoltaic systems connected to the electricity system, of which 215 MW in 72 farms synchronized with the Electric System and 12 MW installed on roofs and areas belonging to the entities.

Does the flow of the Cuban rivers increase hydroelectric generation?

The flow of Cuban rivers does not allow for a significant increase in hydroelectric generation, which has declined since 2018. That year, 145.5 GWh were generated, compared to only 106.5 GWh in 2023. The wind energy investment plan includes installing 633 MW.