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Cuba: In Ciego de Ávila They Warn: Solar Parks in Cayo Coco ‘Will Harm Local Wildlife’

The “builders, far from merely meeting deadlines and budgets, are called upon to be the foremost guardians of the fragile island ecosystem,” Invasor urges. 14ymedio, Havana, May 31, 2026 – The construction of the first of two photovoltaic solar parks planned for the Jardines del Rey region of Cayo Coco, in Ciego de Ávila, could … Continue reading “Cuba: In Ciego de Ávila They Warn: Solar Parks in Cayo Coco ‘Will Harm Local Wildlife’”

Cuban State Sells Solar Panel Kits at Prices Impossible for the Population

With a record deficit of 2,025 MW expected this Monday, the supply of photovoltaic energy is not reducing nighttime blackouts 14ymedio, Havana, March 2, 2026 — A new record for blackouts is expected this Monday in Cuba. The outage will again exceed 2,000 megawatts (MW), according to the report published by the National Electric Union … Continue reading “Cuban State Sells Solar Panel Kits at Prices Impossible for the Population”

The Multiplication of Solar Parks in Cuba Fails To Reduce the Energy Deficit

Nine units of the country’s seven thermoelectric plants are shut down due to breakdowns. 14ymedio, Havana, 31 March 2025 — With the Government’s accelerated commitment to photovoltaic energy, a new hero has been born in Cuba: the solar panel installer. The official press sings his praises, like this bit from Invasor: “It’s almost 12:00 noon … Continue reading “The Multiplication of Solar Parks in Cuba Fails To Reduce the Energy Deficit”

The Cuban Government Admits That Solar Parks Will Not Solve the Energy Crisis

Domestic oil production fell to 40,000 barrels per day in 2024 and only covers a third of consumption. 14ymedio, Madrid, 24 March 2025 — As if he were acting in a suspense series, Cuba’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Vicente de la O Levy, is gradually revealing information in an interview with the official newspaper … Continue reading “The Cuban Government Admits That Solar Parks Will Not Solve the Energy Crisis”

The Chinese Solar Parks Arrive, the Turkish ‘Patanas’ Leave and the Blackouts Continue

 20 photovoltaic plants are needed to replace the more than 400 MW lost with the closure of five floating power plants 14ymedio, Havana, 28 February 2025 — With great enthusiasm the Cuban authorities boasted a week ago of having synchronized the first photovoltaic park in Havana, named Escuela de Enfermería, to the national electrical system (SEN), … Continue reading “The Chinese Solar Parks Arrive, the Turkish ‘Patanas’ Leave and the Blackouts Continue”

‘Granma’ Denounces the “Unscrupulous People” Who Steal Solar Panels Throughout Cuba

Thieves steal the cables and pumps from the water supply panels 14ymedio, Havana, 26 January 2025– So much enthusiasm over the installation of photovoltaic parks, which the press mentions as the solution to all the energy ills of the Island, has made the Cuban authorities look for a pretext to wash their hands of the … Continue reading “‘Granma’ Denounces the “Unscrupulous People” Who Steal Solar Panels Throughout Cuba”

Japan Donates 20 Million Dollars to Cuba To Install a Photovoltaic Park on Isla de la Juventud

EFE (via 14ymedio), Havana, 27 April 2024 — The International Cooperation Agency of Japan (Jica) donated more than 20 million dollars to collaborate with Cuba in the assembly of solar photovoltaic parks in the special municipality of Isla de la Juventud, local media reported on Saturday. The installation, inaugurated the day before by Prime Minister … Continue reading “Japan Donates 20 Million Dollars to Cuba To Install a Photovoltaic Park on Isla de la Juventud”

China Donates a 5 MW Photovoltaic Park to Cuba for More Than 114 Million Dollars

14ymedio/EFE, Havana, 20 September 2023 — The Chinese Government donated more than 114 million dollars (almost 107 million euros) to Cuba for the construction of a photovoltaic park with a generation capacity of 5 megawatts (MW) in Holguín, the official press reported on Wednesday. According to the Cuban News Agency (ACN), the project is in … Continue reading “China Donates a 5 MW Photovoltaic Park to Cuba for More Than 114 Million Dollars”

The Russian Oil Tanker ‘Universal’ Moves Away From Cuba As Blackouts and Protests Grow

With the Guiteras thermoelectric plant offline, UNE anticipates an outage of 2,147 MW tonight. 14ymedio, Havana, May 25, 2026 / “Let the police come, I’ll tell them what’s going on in this país de pinga [fucked up country]!” The woman who exclaimed the curse word in broad daylight this Monday on San Rafael Boulevard in … Continue reading “The Russian Oil Tanker ‘Universal’ Moves Away From Cuba As Blackouts and Protests Grow”

The Collapse of the Electrical System Leaves Much of Cuba Without Power

At the start of Saturday, the system had only 1,120 megawatts of generation available against a demand that reached 2,450. 14ymedio, Barcelona, March 14, 2026 —  This Saturday, Cuba’s National Electric Union reported that service will be affected by a 65% drop in demand due to insufficient generation capacity in the national power grid, a … Continue reading “The Collapse of the Electrical System Leaves Much of Cuba Without Power”

Pérez-Oliva, Fidel Castro’s Grandnephew, Is Already a Member of Parliament and Will Be Eligible To Run for the Presidency of the Republic

Rubén Remigio Ferro, president of the Supreme Court that tried former minister Alejandro Gil, is dismissed “The outlook for the economy is one of decline,” says Manuel Marrero in his speech to Parliament. 14ymedio, Havana, December 18, 2025 –The main news from Thursday’s session of the National Assembly of People’s Power (ANPP) is the appointment … Continue reading “Pérez-Oliva, Fidel Castro’s Grandnephew, Is Already a Member of Parliament and Will Be Eligible To Run for the Presidency of the Republic”

More of the Same in Cuba at the Plenary Session of the PCC Central Committee: “Intensify the Ideological Battle”

At Raúl Castro’s request, it was decided to postpone the ninth Congress, hoping to “unite forces” and create “better conditions”.  14ymedio, Havana, December 14, 2025 — The 11th Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba concluded on Saturday, leaving behind many slogans, lengthy ideological discussions and an almost total absence … Continue reading “More of the Same in Cuba at the Plenary Session of the PCC Central Committee: “Intensify the Ideological Battle””

Cuba Received 35% Less Oil and Oil Products From Mexico and Venezuela Between January and October

The documents cited by Reuters contradict the record export figures published by the Mexican press and explain the deep energy crisis affecting the island. 14ymedio, Madrid, 20 November 2025 — The fuel deficit is affecting Cuba more than ever this year, when exports from its two regional benefactors are already down a third compared to … Continue reading “Cuba Received 35% Less Oil and Oil Products From Mexico and Venezuela Between January and October”

In a Triumphalist Report, Canal Caribe Inflates the Data for Oil Production in Cuba

An engineer admits it will not be enough to “solve the generation deficit” 14ymedio, Madrid, 27 August 2025 — “Energas has become the largest thermoelectric power plant in the country at the moment.” Statements to Canal Caribe by Luis Rolando Eres Grass, engineer of the Western Oil Drilling and Extraction Company, show the importance for … Continue reading “In a Triumphalist Report, Canal Caribe Inflates the Data for Oil Production in Cuba”

Cornered by the Energy Crisis, the Cuban Regime Promises a Firm Hand Against ‘Sabotage’

The official press is multiplying information on this subject to convey the idea that the authorities are prioritizing the generation of electricity. 14ymedio, Havana, February 17, 2025 — The recipe of “zero tolerance” has spread in recent months to energy crimes. In the middle of a February, with blackouts that exceed 30 hours in a … Continue reading “Cornered by the Energy Crisis, the Cuban Regime Promises a Firm Hand Against ‘Sabotage’”