A Chinese company believes that solar energy is the "ultimate solution" for Cuba

A senior executive from a Chinese company that distributes solar technology in Cuba and is participating in the Havana International Fair stated on Monday that this type of energy is the much-awaited solution for the country, which has faced an unprecedented energy crisis in recent years.

Qiaoming Huang, president of Hangzhou Duojia Technology Co. Ltd, stated to the Reuters news agency that, "We believe that solar panels are the ultimate solution in this country, where there is plenty of sunshine to address changes in the energy matrix."

Ten containers of solar panels and lithium batteries from China are on their way to the island, according to Huang, who noted that his company provides solar technology for small-scale commercial projects of up to 20 KW in Cuba.

Last April, Havana reached an agreement with China to promote the use of solar energy in its power grid, although neither government provided details on how the project would be funded.

However, months later, the Cuban regime announced its plans to generate 2,000 megawatts (MW) of solar energy by 2028, with the first half of 1,000 MW set to begin operations in the summer of 2025 and the remainder in 2028.

In September, the Minister of Energy and Mining, Vicente de la O Levy, announced the completion of the delivery of two large photovoltaic solar parks, each with a capacity of 21 megawatts (MW), as part of the government's strategy to achieve "energy sovereignty."

According to Reuters, less than 5% of Cuba's energy matrix comes from alternative sources. The goal is to reach 24% by 2030.

Cuba is seeking a swift solution to generate the electricity it desperately needs by utilizing renewable energy sources. However, while waiting for this "miracle" to arrive, the output from outdated oil-powered plants has plummeted.

The collapse of the National Electric System (SEN) in October left around 10 million people without power, marking the latest chapter of hardship for a population that has been suffering from fuel shortages for years.

In a context marked by severe blackouts in Cuba, the director of the Cuban Electric Union, Alfredo López Valdés, suggested to the island's citizens to consider purchasing solar panels as an alternative to become independent from the national electrical grid.