Better Incentives Needed to Expand Solar Energy
According to official figures, around six percent of the more than four million households in Cuba consume more than 500 kilowatt
Another hurdle for the expansion of solar power in the residential sector lies in the electricity tariff subsidy, which is charged in a devalued currency. According to official figures, around six percent of the more than four million households in Cuba consume more than 500 kilowatt hours (kWh) per month.
The installed solar energy generating capacity in Cuba is around 3 megawatts, or 0.07 % of the total installed capacity. And there are several projects underway to increase this percentage, although costs remain a serious obstacle. Increase in energy production from solar devises in Cuba since 2001:
According to official figures, around six percent of the more than four million households in Cuba consume more than 500 kilowatt hours (kWh) per month. Above that threshold, the electricity tariff was increased by 25 percent since March to eliminate subsidies.
A man starts up a gasoline-powered generator in the town of Batabanó, Mayabeque province, Cuba. The country's energy problems have fuelled the importation of portable generators in the face of the frequent power cuts caused by the energy crisis in this Caribbean island nation. CREDIT: Luis Brizuela / IPS
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