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news El Financiero 2026-04-25

Solar Energy Project Offers Alternative to Blackouts in Cuba

Amid frequent blackouts and fuel shortages, a community in Villa Clara, Cuba, has established a solar photovoltaic station. This independent facility provides essential services like cooking and charging electronics, addressing daily hardships exacerbated by the US oil embargo.


Energía fotovoltaica gana terreno en Cuba: proyecto local ofrece soluciones ante apagones y escasez de combustible. <p>Desde cocinar hasta cargar celulares o pequeños vehículos eléctricos, estos son los servicios que ofrece, en una pequeña comunidad de Villa Clara, en el centro de<a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/03/16/cuba-sufre-nuevo-apagon-nacional-hay-una-desconexion-total-del-sistema-electrico/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/...

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