Cuba’s Transition from Charcoal to Solar Energy

Along Havana’s Malecón, the demand for solar energy solutions is rising as residents and businesses seek alternatives amid frequent blackouts and rising fuel costs. Technicians are installing photovoltaic panels at local establishments like Fuego Lento restaurant, where owner Aris Lopez Torres emphasizes the need for reliable electricity to keep essential equipment running. Despite the growth in solar installations, many Cubans still find these technologies financially inaccessible.

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