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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 technologies are used in Cuba?

In fact, almost all of the technologies used in Cuba are very old, especially those using fossil fuels to produce controllable energy, e.g., old thermoelectric power plants. These technologies have already been used well beyond their uselife time.

How can solar and wind power improve energy security in Cuba?

Every time solar and wind capacity is progressively increased, Cuban authorities will save on fuel costs and achieve environmental improvements and energy security. The money saved could be gradually reinvested in new solar and wind power installations.

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.

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 did the Soviet Union affect the Cuban economy?

During the 1990s, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, energy dependency on foreign resources led to a major setback for the Cuban economy. The state was forced to slash its energy imports which affected its energy security. The government responded by implementing reforms that led to a change in society concerning energy use.