Cuba power storage vehicle customization

How vulnerable is Cuba's energy system?

Conclusions The current situation of Cuban energy system is vulnerable since the country strongly depends of energy imports. This vulnerability is evidenced through the study of different aspects such as energy security, carbon footprint, air quality, and economic.

What is Cuba's energy strategy?

2.2.2. Electricity production The Cuban government is aiming to match future energy needs with a more self-reliant supply. Its strategy consists of reducing the importation of energy by producing more domestic resources.

How can Cuba improve energy security?

In the Int-a and Int-b scenarios, Cuba still needs to import refined fuels which are mainly required by the industrial and transport sectors. Therefore, energy security can be improved by reducing the oil subproducts demanded by these activity macro sectors (i.e. MS1 and MS7).

What is the energy consumption column in Cuba?

Electricity production of Cuba in 2015 sorted by technologies and resources, the energy consumption column corresponds to the primary resources needed to produce the amount of electricity in the column called electricity production with the current Cuban energy system. Thermoelectric power plants have an installed capacity of 2.59 GW.

Is energy transition possible in Cuba 2030?

The shift demand from fuels to electricity in transport and industry is necessary to enhance energy security. This study evaluated the possibilities of energy transition in Cuba 2030. Cuba is currently in a vulnerable energy situation since it strongly depends on the importation of fossil energy.

Why is the energy transition difficult in Cuba?

Because of its geopolitical situation, Cuba has more difficulty than other countries in accessing international markets, which could make the implementation of the energy transition in this country difficult. Nevertheless, the Cuban authorities can be advised to invest progressively in solar and wind energy.