Cuba's Solar Energy Transition
Cuba is developing solar infrastructure to address its energy crisis and reduce dependence on US oil imports.
June 2025
China assists Cuba with solar energy transition
China is helping Cuba accelerate its solar energy transition. Imports of solar panels and batteries have surged over the past year.
Source ↗Cuba builds dozens of new solar parks
Cuba has been able to build dozens of new solar parks. This development is supported by increased imports of solar panels and batteries.
Source ↗China facilitates surge in solar panel and battery imports to Cuba
Imports of solar panels and batteries into Cuba have surged over the past year. This influx of materials is supporting the nation's energy transition efforts.
Source ↗Cuba constructs dozens of new solar parks using imported technology
Cuba is actively building dozens of new solar parks. This development is part of the nation's accelerated solar energy transition.
Source ↗January 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on oil sales to Cuba
US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba. This threat was made while Cuba faced a fuel crisis.
Source ↗March 2026
Single oil tanker arrived in Cuba in late March
Only a single oil tanker arrived on the island in late March. This marked a significant decrease from the previous average of eight tankers per month.
Source ↗July 2026
Cuban drivers install solar panels on electric tricycles
Electric tricycle drivers in Cuba are installing solar panels on their vehicles. This adaptation allows the tricycles to charge batteries during daylight hours to combat long blackouts.
Source ↗Electric tricycles proliferate across Cuba amid fuel shortages
Electric tricycles have become common in Cuba. This proliferation is occurring as the country faces severe fuel shortages resulting from the U.S.-imposed oil blockade.
Source ↗Evanys Peréz reports 90-mile range using solar power
Evanys Peréz stated that the addition of solar panels enables the electric tricycles to travel up to 90 miles. This capability is maintained as long as the sun is shining.
Source ↗China is building 75 solar parks in Cuba
China is currently constructing 75 solar parks in Cuba. This development is being observed as part of the island's ongoing infrastructure experiment.
Source ↗China constructing 75 solar parks in Cuba
China is building 75 solar parks in Cuba. This infrastructure development is noted in the context of Cuba's power crisis.
Source ↗Cuba experiences third nationwide blackout in less than 10 days
The state-run UNE electricity company reported a complete power grid failure in Cuba. This incident marked the third complete blackout on the Caribbean island since early July.
Source ↗Cubans utilize solar panels and batteries to survive oil blockade
Cubans are implementing solar panels, makeshift generators, and batteries. These inventions help them endure the lack of fuel and electricity caused by the oil blockade.
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