What is the energy source in Cuba?

[español] • [português] Oil and natural gas provide roughly 80% of Cuba's total energy supply, with biofuels and waste accounting for most of the remaining 20%. In 2020, 95.1% of electricity generated in Cuba came from non renewable resources and the remaining 4.9% from renewable sources (3% biomass, 0.8% solar, 0.6% hydro, and 0.5% wind).

What happened to Cuba's largest power plant?

The collapse of Cuba’s largest power plant, Antonio Guiteras in the northwestern province of Matanzas, is behind the latest blackout. Set up in 1988, it had been undergoing extensive maintenance for days after operating all summer.

How much electricity does Cuba use a year?

In 2016, Cuba consumed 16.16 billion kWh of electricity. Cuba does not produce or have reserves of coal; following a period of high coal consumption during the early 1990s, modern day Cuba imports tiny amounts of coal per year, and it does not constitute an important part of the energy matrix.

What are the major energy companies in Cuba?

UNE (Unión Eléctrica) is responsible for the generation, transmission, distribution, and commercialization of electrical energy. CUPET (Unión Cuba-Petróleo) is the state-owned oil firm and Cuba's largest oil company. Other companies operating in Cuba's energy sector include Energas, Inter RAO, Zerus, Havana Energy, and Siemens.

How can Cuba speed up its energy transition?

Cuba must speed up their energy transition in order to meet their renewables goal while also generating reliable, affordable electricity. Attracting vital foreign direct investment is critical for the Cuban energy transition.

Does Cuba produce coal?

Cuba does not produce or have reserves of coal; following a period of high coal consumption during the early 1990s, modern day Cuba imports tiny amounts of coal per year, and it does not constitute an important part of the energy matrix.