3 FAQs about Havana solar Panel Project

What is the first solar photovoltaic park in Havana?

HAVANA TIMES – On February 21, 2025, the first solar photovoltaic park was inaugurated, with a capacity of 21.8 MW. The project, located in Cotorro—on the outskirts of Havana—is part of the island's government's bet on solar energy to address the country's dire electricity situation.

Where are the solar panels made in Cuba?

The solar panels used in the project are partly produced by the Cuban Electronic Industry -70 percent of all the solar panels were assembled in Pinar del Río, and 100 percent were installed by the Copextel company ran by the Ministry of Computer Science and Communications (MIC).

What is the Cotorro solar project?

The project, located in Cotorro—on the outskirts of Havana—is part of the island's government's bet on solar energy to address the country's dire electricity situation. According to Ricardo Mengana, director of the Renewable Energy Sources Company, the Cotorro park began operating in test mode on the Monday prior to its inauguration.

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