Guantánamo – The FRE Local project, funded by the European Union and coordinated by Cuba’s Ministry of Energy and Mines, is boosting the use of renewable energy to strengthen recovery and resilience in Guantánamo province in the face of power outages caused by Hurricane Melissa.
This Friday, the Venceremos Weekly reported that two 2 kWp Standalone Photovoltaic Systems (SFVA) were installed at the University of Guantánamo, ensuring the operation of essential connectivity services and administrative functions during power outages.
Additionally, the University of Guantanamo received a 9.5 kW gasoline generator (GF9500E), adaptable to biogas, which provides energy for vital processes and the care of evacuees at the university, which sheltered 328 people from San Antonio del Sur.
In rural communities like La Escondida de Monte Rus and Palenque, located in the municipality of Yateras, photovoltaic parks and solar thermal power systems were also installed, withstanding the impact of Hurricane Melissa and maintaining essential services. This underscores the effectiveness of these renewable energy solutions in the face of extreme weather events.
The Local Renewable Energy Project (FRE Local) is a key initiative of the Cuban Energy Policy Support Program. This effort is led by the Development and Innovation Unit of the Center for Energy and Industrial Processes Studies, along with the University of Sancti Spíritus and the United Nations Development Programme in Cuba.
