Cuba Energy Storage Photovoltaic Power Station

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]

Distributed Energy Storage in Cuba

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]

Cuba Energy Storage Integration Project

ATESS is playing a key role in Cuba’s renewable energy transformation by offering advanced energy storage solutions that address grid instability, enhance energy independence, and maximise the use of solar resources. [pdf]

FAQS about Cuba Energy Storage Integration Project

Is Cuba's energy infrastructure in a precarious state of aging and disrepair?

The report highlights the issue that not only is Cuba’s energy infrastructure in a precarious state of aging and disrepair, but also that its entire energy system relies heavily on external aid and imported fossil fuels.

How can Cuba build a more resilient energy system?

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.

Should Cuba update its energy grid?

While small-scale, such renewable energy initiatives can reduce pressure on the energy grid and provide relief in especially vulnerable places. Due to rising temperatures and increasingly unreliable energy infrastructure, action to update Cuba’s energy grid is urgently necessary.

How does Cuba rely on oil?

Cuba is dependent on fossil fuels for energy generation and relies on oil imports of crude and fuel oil from Venezuela and Russia, as well as floating power plants provided through an agreement with a Turkish business group.