Cuban energy storage power station commissioning plan

Does Cuba have a comprehensive energy policy?

Currently, the global power generation sector is undergoing a massive transformation, as a result of increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions and rapid and profound technological developments in renewable energy. Cuba lacks a detailed strategic roadmap towards a comprehensive national energy policy that addresses these challenges.

What happened to Cuba's energy sector in 2022?

Various press reports suggest additional reductions occurred during 2022. Electric power has become the Achilles’ heel of Cuba’s energy sector and economy, as its oil-based distribution and thermoelectric generation collapsed due to age and lack of scheduled and capital maintenance.

What happened to the energy sector in Cuba?

From that more recent crisis arose the so-called Energy Revolution and the government changed the leadership of the then Ministry of Basic Industry, responsible for the sector. With few traditional sources of its own, Cuba has always been dependent on imported energy.

Should Cuba increase the share of LNG power generation?

Cuba should consider increasing the share of LNG electric power generation for its power generation. The recapitalization of the sugarcane agro-industry deserves important attention within Cuba's future energy policy.

Is there a short-term solution to Cuba's energy challenges?

There is no short-term solution to Cuba's energy challenges. The country does not have the domestic oil and natural gas resources necessary to meet its own needs and will have to continue to rely on imports of petroleum liquids and liquefied natural gas to fuel its future economic growth.

How will the energy transition work in Cuba?

Cuba will require a combination of state subsidies, progressive tariffs based on consumption, more flexible legislation to attract foreign investors, and possibly offer its own resources and assets to finance the energy transition. Cuba already uses a progressive rate, but still subsidizes 89% of residential customers.