Cuba Stockage d énergie mécanique

What type of energy is used in Cuba?

Renewable energy here is the sum of hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass and wave and tidal energy. Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important energy source in lower-income settings. Cuba: How much of the country’s energy comes from nuclear power?

What are Cuba's energy goals?

The Cuban government intends to reduce its reliance on crude oil by more than 10% and to increase the share of renewable energies for power generation, although the energy mix will still be quite reliant on fossil fuels. See Table 2 for a breakdown of the 2030 goals and a comparison to the 2014 data.

What is Cuba's energy mix?

In 2014, Cuba’s energy generation mix (relative percentage of contribution) included 95.9% oil-derived fossil fuels, 3.3% biomass, 0.1% solar photovoltaics, 0.5% hydropower, and 0.1% wind energy.

Why is the DG model important in Cuba's energy policy?

In 2015, 25.6% of Cuba’s electricity was produced in decentralised power stations. The introduction of the DG model is one of the most important achieve-ments of the Cuban energy policy because it opens the doors to a new era of more penetration of renewable sources of energy, which are by nature distrib-uted.

What is the energy generation mix in Cuba?

Energy generation mix in Cuba has been dominated by the use of oil-derived fossil fuels, moderate use of biomass, and increasing focus on renewables (Fig. 1.1). Fossil fuel use has been dominant source of energy in Cuba and contributed to 85.6% of the total energy consumption in 2014.

Can Cuba achieve its 2030 Energy policy goals?

Cuba has been remarkably successful at revitalising its energy sector over the last two decades, significantly increasing efficiency and reducing energy intensity and emissions. This article analyses those successes and looks at the policy challenges ahead for Cuba to achieve its 2030 energy policy goals.