Where are the solar panels made in Cuba?

The solar panels used in the project are partly produced by the Cuban Electronic Industry -70 percent of all the solar panels were assembled in Pinar del Río, and 100 percent were installed by the Copextel company ran by the Ministry of Computer Science and Communications (MIC).

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.

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.

What is Cuba's energy policy?

These aims are the cornerstone of Cuba’s energy policy adopted in 2014: to reduce the consumption and import of fossil fuels, lower electricity generation costs and help mitigate the effects of climate change.

Why is OFID partnering with Cuba?

OFID’s Romulo Martinez, Senior Public Sector Operations Officer for Latin America, Caribbean and Europe region, talks about the partnership: “OFID places the energywater-food nexus at the heart of its operations, an approach Cuba also embraces in its development strategies.