Illuminating a Path to a Cleaner and More Resilient Energy
As outlined in our report, Cuba has the science and data needed to understand the scope and depth of the problem and to inform future decisions on how to modernize the grid
Because of its geopolitical situation, Cuba has more difficulty than other countries in accessing international markets, which could make the implementation of the energy transition in this country difficult. Nevertheless, the Cuban authorities can be advised to invest progressively in solar and wind energy.
Building a Cleaner, More Resilient Energy System in Cuba recommends numerous ways by which domestic policy in Cuba can prioritize working towards a more sustainable, resilient grid — especially by investing in the energy transition — and ways in which international cooperation can support these goals.
Cuba is currently in a vulnerable energy situation since it strongly depends on the importation of fossil energy. Strategies based on intermittent RES (solar and wind) can reduce this vulnerability, but the introduction of this type of source impacts the energy system's characteristics and aspects at a country/regional scale.
Other limitations are related to the geopolitical situation of Cuba. While wind and solar use free energy once installed, they require a significant and immediate investment. However, due to the embargo affecting the country, the Cuban authorities have difficulty accessing the banking system to borrow the money necessary for investments.
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