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Conditions for the assembly, this year, of the first 46 large photovoltaic solar plants in Cuba

The investment project until 2028 foresees a total of 92 sites of 21 megawatts of power each. The completion of an investment process that includes, until 2028, the installation of 92 photovoltaic solar plants, with the capacity to generate 2,000 megawatts, has already been launched, Vicente de la O Levy, Minister of Energy and Mines, … Continue reading Conditions for the assembly, this year, of the first 46 large photovoltaic solar plants in Cuba

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Spain will support the construction of a photovoltaic plant in Cuba at the initiative of the EU

Spain will support the construction of a solar photovoltaic (PV) in Cuba within the framework of the Global Gateway strategy of the European Union (EU), in the midst of the energy crisis suffered by the country, with prolonged daily blackouts. In a statement cited by Efe, the embassy on the island “has committed to supporting … Continue reading Spain will support the construction of a photovoltaic plant in Cuba at the initiative of the EU

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Cuba has proposed generating a goal of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic solar energy until 2028

The country’s minister of energy and mines Vicente de the O Levy, explained that 92 photovoltaic plants are planned to be built on the island for this purpose, a task for which earthworks are already being carried out in the defined sites and the resources that must meet the objective are guaranteed to assemble them … Continue reading Cuba has proposed generating a goal of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic solar energy until 2028

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Cuba will generate more than a thousand MW through wind energy

Cuba’s energy system has the potential to generate around 1,100 MW of electricity by harnessing wind power. Professor Alfredo Roque, a researcher at the Center for Physics of the Atmosphere of the Institute of Meteorology, assured that Cuba has the most favorable conditions for the development of this renewable source of energy. In this sense, … Continue reading Cuba will generate more than a thousand MW through wind energy

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Wind power in Cuba, La Herradura wind farm advances

The intense work to specify the investments in the La Herradura wind farm, in the north of Las Tunas, was highlighted by Cuban deputies, who visited this place where one of the most important works in the country for the use of renewable sources takes place. of energy. Santiago Lajes Choy, president of the Industry, … Continue reading Wind power in Cuba, La Herradura wind farm advances

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Wind power in Cuba, wind farm with Goldwind wind turbines

The works of the La Herradura 1 wind farm are progressing in the eastern province of Las Tunas as part of the national strategy of increasingly using wind energy. According to newspaper 26, of that territory, the eve of the founding of base number 20, of the 22 planned wind turbines for the current stage … Continue reading Wind power in Cuba, wind farm with Goldwind wind turbines

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ADFD confirmed the allocation of USD 105 million for eight renewable energy projects

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) today confirmed the allocation of approximately USD 105 million for eight renewable energy projects in developing countries in the seventh cycle of the IRENA/ADFD Project Facility. The announcement marks a record level of funding for any cycle since the facility was launched and will provide funding for projects … Continue reading ADFD confirmed the allocation of USD 105 million for eight renewable energy projects

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Wind power, potential in Cuba

The execution of 13 projects, added to the four experimentally constructed wind farms, show the progress made in Camagüey, which aims to expand the exploitation of wind energy. Cuba, which has high hopes for renewable resources, ecological and economic roads in times of strong US commercial blockade, aims to have 20 percent of its electricity … Continue reading Wind power, potential in Cuba

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Wind power in Cuba: Wind turbines towers will be manufactured in Las Tunas

The Paco Cabrera Metallic Structures Company, known as Metunas, will be the first in the country to manufacture tubular towers for the assembly of wind turbines, after completing the installation of the required equipment. In that industry, one of the main ones in the eastern province of Las Tunas, a workshop is set up with … Continue reading Wind power in Cuba: Wind turbines towers will be manufactured in Las Tunas

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Wind energy in Cuba: the La Herradura Uno wind farm advances

Three of the 34 bases to place the wind turbines of the La Herradura-1 wind farm, in the north of Las Tunas, finished being built, for which it was necessary that workers from the Construction and Assembly Company had to work 12 uninterrupted hours in each. Omilton Rodríguez, director of investments in the Electricity Company … Continue reading Wind energy in Cuba: the La Herradura Uno wind farm advances

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Wind energy in Cuba: wind farm advances in Las Tunas

The Vice President of the Councils of State and Ministers, Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, verified the construction work for the assembly of the Windwind wind turbines of the La Herradura 1 wind farm, on the north coast of Las Tunas. The first two cast bases, and the work that is undertaken in the third for the … Continue reading Wind energy in Cuba: wind farm advances in Las Tunas

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Wind power in Cuba: La Herradura 1 wind farm advances

The bases for the installation of wind turbines of the most powerful wind farm complex in Cuba, began to be built in La Herradura, in the north of Las Tunas, where some components of the wind energy generation technology are already close to the site. Workers of the Provincial Construction and Assembly Company, started work … Continue reading Wind power in Cuba: La Herradura 1 wind farm advances

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Cuba Confirmed EU Contribution for Renewable Energies

The promotion of renewable energies in Cuba will count with 18 million euros from the European Union (EU) through a program planned for five years, it was highlighted during the week ending today.   At a press conference, EU official Juan Garay stressed that this is the first financing to this Caribbean nation after the … Continue reading Cuba Confirmed EU Contribution for Renewable Energies

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Chinese technology helps Cuba build largest wind farm

Chinese technologies are helping Cuba, as the country aims to become one of the more than 100 countries and regions that will meet their energy demand with renewable sources like wind, water or sunlight by 2050, experts said. To reach that goal, Cuba plans to produce about 24 percent of its total energy needs from … Continue reading Chinese technology helps Cuba build largest wind farm

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Cuba promotes wind power with Chinese wind turbines

Some 500 years after ocean winds swept Christopher Columbus’ ships into Gibara Bay, in Cuba’s eastern province of Holguin, officials are harnessing those same sea breezes to generate electricity. The historic town of Gibara, where the famed explorer set foot during his first voyage to Cuba, is home to two wind farms that are part … Continue reading Cuba promotes wind power with Chinese wind turbines

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Cuba to increase renewable energy use by 2030

Cuba is working to increase by six times the use of renewable energy in the national energy matrix by 2030 by among others constructing 13 large wind energy farms capable of producing 633 megawatts. During the Ministry of Energy and Mines national conference on science, technology and innovation taking place in Cojimar, Havana, the ministry’s … Continue reading Cuba to increase renewable energy use by 2030

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Wind energy in Cuba: 7 wind power plants financed by foreign investors

Cuba plans to build seven wind farms financed by foreign investors under a program aimed at developing renewable energy sources in the medium term, Energy and Mines Minister Alfredo Lopez said.   The project is part of an effort by the island to generate 24 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, with … Continue reading Wind energy in Cuba: 7 wind power plants financed by foreign investors

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Cuba aims for 24% renewable energy by 2030

Cuba is aspiring to obtain 24 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and to that end has unveiled an initial set of projects requiring a combined investment outlay of more than $600 million.   The island currently generates just 4.3 percent of its electricity from renewable sources but it plans to allocate … Continue reading Cuba aims for 24% renewable energy by 2030

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Cuba fosters renewable energy

Cuba is currently fostering renewable-energy projects to change the structure of its energy sources, reduce dependence of imported fossil fuels, costs and environmental pollution. Minister of Energy and Mines Alfredo Lopez reported today to the parliamentary commission of Industry, Constructions and Energy that investments are being prepared and negotiations developed for the year 2015, regarding … Continue reading Cuba fosters renewable energy

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