A new solar park opens in Havana as widespread outages and the Felton plant shutdown highlight the limits of renewable efforts and deepen public frustration. On September 6, 2025, Cuba inaugurated a 21.8 MW solar park near Havana amid severe national energy shortages.
[pdf] While the world obsesses over AI, Cuba’s energy geeks are buzzing about blockchain-enabled microgrids. A pilot in Viñales lets farmers trade solar credits using SMS. Then there’s the rise of saltwater batteries —perfect for coastal areas where corrosion eats regular systems alive.
[pdf] The customer can make the purchase by electronic payment or by requesting a credit in a banking institution. The cost of 55,000 pesos includes all system components as well as their transportation and technician visits for installation and assembly.
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