Cuba seeks to strengthen energy independence to eliminate blackouts
From Havana, authorities from the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEN) announced a plan that will lead to independence and thus end the constant blackouts the island experiences
Cuba has been plagued by power outages that affect the population and the entire economic apparatus. To end this problem, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEN) announced an energy independence plan.
The goal is to reduce dependence on fuel imports and generate energy with own resources, thus ending the blackouts that affect the population and disrupt the island’s economic activity.
Cuban Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy indicated on Thursday, September 11, that they are working in three directions: “recovering national oil production for electricity generation, promoting the use of renewable energy sources, and improving storage infrastructure.”
He added that the island has experienced a “decline in oil production. From more than 3.1 million tons, we reached just over 2.3 million” and emphasized the “lack of financial resources for maintenance and the necessary inputs for wells, something that the new government strategy is beginning to reverse.”
However, he believes that Cuba is currently experiencing a slight increase in production compared to 2024, “especially in gas production.”
Regarding renewable energy, photovoltaic energy plays a fundamental role in the Caribbean nation thanks to its rapid charging and high level of efficiency.
In his appearance on a television program, the minister announced the upcoming incorporation of “energy storage systems, the lack of which, he said, has been the cause of more than 500 interruptions in the national electricity system in 2024 due to a lack of regulation. Therefore, the systems will allow for the accumulation of approximately 200 MW, which will help stabilize the national grid.”
The government still faces challenges in the energy sector, related to regulation, the obsolescence of thermoelectric plants, and the lack of fuel, all of which directly impact the power outages affecting the country.
M.Pino
Source: xinhua
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