Energy storage cuba interactive platform

Where does Cuba's energy supply come from?

Cuba’s energy supply mainly comes from oil products, accounting for over 80% of power generation.

Why do we need electricity connections in Cuba?

Such connections can help to balance out supply and demand across regions, which will be increasingly important as variable renewables like solar and wind make up a larger share of electricity generation. Cuba did not import electricity.

How will Cuba's relationship with other countries impact the energy transition?

Cuba’s relationships with other countries will be key to realizing the energy transition. Since 2000, Venezuela has been Cuba’s primary source of imported oil. However, political and economic troubles in Venezuela caused oil exports to Cuba to fall by about half, resulting in Cuba increasingly seeking oil imports from Mexico and Russia.

What are the major energy companies in Cuba?

UNE (Unión Eléctrica) is responsible for the generation, transmission, distribution, and commercialization of electrical energy. CUPET (Unión Cuba-Petróleo) is the state-owned oil firm and Cuba's largest oil company. Other companies operating in Cuba's energy sector include Energas, Inter RAO, Zerus, Havana Energy, and Siemens.

Why do we need a co-optimized energy storage system?

The need to co-optimize storage with other elements of the electricity system, coupled with uncertain climate change impacts on demand and supply, necessitate advances in analytical tools to reliably and efficiently plan, operate, and regulate power systems of the future.

Can Cuba recover from the energy crisis?

Cuba’s energy crisis is severe and the road to recovery will be a long one. Nonetheless, taking bold and aggressive steps now can result in enormous benefits for the Cuban people in both the near- and longer-term.