How many solar panels are there in Cuba?

This greatly underdeveloped energy source is slowly making its way across the island: there are currently more than 6,000 photovoltaic panels and 1,500 solar heaters in use. The installed solar energy generating capacity in Cuba is around 3 megawatts, or 0.07 % of the total installed capacity.

Is photovoltaic technology in Cuba a good idea?

Bearing in mind the cost of photovoltaic systems and transport costs to Cuba, rental homes and other private businesses seem to be the ones that are being called on to take advantage of this new opportunity. At least in the beginning. However, the mass use of photovoltaic technology in Cuba is also in the State’s best interests.

Is Cuba wasting solar energy?

With just 20,000 solar water heaters and a million kWh every day of energy installed in its photovoltaic parks, Cuba is basically wasting the vast majority of the solar energy it has available. This article was translated into English from the original in Spanish.

How much does a PV system cost in Cuba?

For newly constructed utility-scale PV systems, the LCOE ranges between 2.95 and 5.86 €Cents/kWh, whereas for less than 7.5 €Cents/kWh almost all newly installed large rooftop PV systems can generate electricity in Cuba.

How much electricity does a Cuban House use?

With today’s photovoltaic technologies, any Cuban house can in theory satisfy its own electricity needs, as well as that of neighboring residences. By the end of 2020, the average consumption of private clients in Cuba was 185 kilowatts/hour (kWh) per month: just over 2200 kWh per year.

How much does a photovoltaic module cost?

A recent pilot study for a possible installation of photovoltaic modules at Havana University reported that the LCOE varies between 0.132 and 0.238€/kWh ( Degree Project in Technology, 2018 ).