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.

What are Cuba's energy goals?

The Cuban government intends to reduce its reliance on crude oil by more than 10% and to increase the share of renewable energies for power generation, although the energy mix will still be quite reliant on fossil fuels. See Table 2 for a breakdown of the 2030 goals and a comparison to the 2014 data.

Why is the energy sector at a crossroads in Cuba?

Cuba’s energy sector is at a crossroads. The country’s mostly fossil fuel-fired energy system faces a number of longstanding and serious challenges, including breakdowns at aging power plants, decreasing fuel imports and fuel shortages, and the growing threat of climate change-related disruptions.

What type of energy is used in Cuba?

Renewable energy here is the sum of hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass and wave and tidal energy. Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important energy source in lower-income settings. Cuba: How much of the country’s energy comes from nuclear power?

How much electricity will Cuba generate in 2030?

In accordance with the 2030 projections given by the Ministry of Energy and Mines, in 2030 electricity generation in Cuba will be around 30,000 GWh per year. This represents a 57% growth in electricity generation. Substantial advancement is necessary if 24% of that (7,200 GWh) is to be generated by renewable sources.

What was the energy mix in Cuba in the 1990s?

In the 1990s, Cuba’s energy mix was still dominated by fossil fuels, but at the beginning of that decade, almost 11% of the electricity was generated from renewable energy carriers, basically sugar cane waste. Electricity generation was severely affected by the drop of oil imports and loss of access to spare parts for the power plants.