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Amid the energy crisis currently affecting Cuba, the government is installing solar panels in homes located in rural communities of Granma and is promoting the project as if it were a groundbreaking initiative.
According to the local newspaper La Demajagua, these are LEMI photovoltaic systems aimed at addressing over a thousand certified outages in the area.
The photos shared on Facebook show a technician responsible for the installation in a very poor house, with walls made of boards and bricks that its occupants have not even been able to plaster.
For his part, the leader Díaz-Canel stated that photovoltaic solar parks will be established in all provinces and assured that between February and March, they will synchronize nine of 21 MW each, which are "very advanced."
The LEMI project aims to replace batteries in faulty photovoltaic systems and improve electrical service in remote homes by installing more than 1,200 systems, each with 300 batteries.
Ariel Ovidio Álvarez Suárez, director of the UEB Renewable Energy Sources at the Granma Electric Company, explained to Radio Bayamo that customers from all municipalities will benefit, particularly in mountainous areas and hard-to-access regions of the flat rural land, as well as in some coastal locations.
While the whole world has been using renewable energy for decades, the Castro regime now seeks to distract the population with such news, fully aware that it will not resolve the crisis. The real issues are the deterioration of the thermoelectric plants and the lack of fuel, and there is no solution for either.
"Now they're going to start diverting attention with this! This is completely useless," said an internet user on Díaz-Canel's X account.
"All those solar panels end up not holding up due to a lack of spare parts, among other issues; it's all just smoke," remarked another.
Frequently Asked Questions about Solar Panel Installation in Cuba
What is the goal of the solar panel installation project in Granma?
The LEMI project aims to replace batteries in faulty photovoltaic systems and improve the electric service in remote homes by installing over 1,200 systems, each with a capacity of 300 watts. This initiative is part of an effort to alleviate the energy crisis in Cuba, although it does not address the structural issues of thermal power plants or the fuel shortages.
How many solar parks will be built in Cuba and when will they be completed?
The Cuban government plans to build 92 photovoltaic solar parks and has announced that the resources for these projects have already arrived in the country. However, despite promises of synchronization for next year, the reality is that much of the electrical infrastructure remains degraded, and power outages will continue until 2025.
Why is the Cuban government prioritizing solar panels?
The Cuban government promotes solar panels as a quick and efficient solution to change the country's energy matrix. However, the context reveals that this initiative serves more as a distraction from the inefficiencies in the management of thermal power plants and the ongoing energy crisis affecting the Cuban population.
What is the current situation of the electrical system in Cuba?
The electric system in Cuba is in crisis, with more than 1,300 MW of capacity affected and frequent blackouts. Despite the government's promises to improve the situation with renewable energy projects, structural issues and a lack of resources continue to severely impact the stability of the electricity supply.
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