Is Cuba wasting solar energy?

With just 20,000 solar water heaters and a million kWh every day of energy installed in its photovoltaic parks, Cuba is basically wasting the vast majority of the solar energy it has available. This article was translated into English from the original in Spanish.

Where can solar power be harnessed in Cuba?

Also included in the project works is the construction of two solar photovoltaic power plants in Las Tunas Province in Cuba’s eastern region, where flat, unshaded terrain affords an optimal environment for harnessing solar energy.

Is photovoltaic technology in Cuba a good idea?

Bearing in mind the cost of photovoltaic systems and transport costs to Cuba, rental homes and other private businesses seem to be the ones that are being called on to take advantage of this new opportunity. At least in the beginning. However, the mass use of photovoltaic technology in Cuba is also in the State’s best interests.

Are solar panels a win-win situation in Cuba?

The solar panels are suitable for both for domestic and com systems and for distribution throughout the country. It’s a win-win situation.” The output will increase coverage to some 130,000 people. In order to encourage the transition to solar energy, the Cuban government is heavily subsidizing the cost of the PV panels and solar heaters.

How much electricity does a Cuban House use?

With today’s photovoltaic technologies, any Cuban house can in theory satisfy its own electricity needs, as well as that of neighboring residences. By the end of 2020, the average consumption of private clients in Cuba was 185 kilowatts/hour (kWh) per month: just over 2200 kWh per year.

How much energy does Cuba use per month?

By the end of 2020, the average consumption of private clients in Cuba was 185 kilowatts/hour (kWh) per month: just over 2200 kWh per year. Practically the amount of energy that reaches any geographic location in Cuba in the form of solar irradiance in a year (around 1825 kWh per cubic meter).