Villa Clara, Aug 12.- About five kilometers from this city, on the National Highway, the country's first fast and ultra-fast charging station is already in service, benefiting electric vehicles traveling along this artery, one of the nation's busiest.
The facility, which operates completely independently of the National Electric System, was built and is operated by the MSME (mipyme) Solguara, and aligns with the country's policy to promote the increase of renewable energy sources.
The new solar charging station features two service levels—one for fast charging and another for ultra-fast charging—and includes connectors compatible with various international standards, all of which will facilitate a more efficient and sustainable service.
In addition to cars, the "solinera" (solar station) created by Solguara will facilitate the charging of cell phones, fans, and rechargeable lamps, the latter free of charge, according to the Facebook page of ONURE in Villa Clara, the province leading this initiative in the country.
Previously, in this central territory, other solar stations had already become operational, including the one inaugurated in the Virginia popular council, which features 56 solar panels, 30 kilowatts of power, and 60 kilowatt-hours of storage; as well as others located at the base of a 12-story building in the Sandino district, and in the José Martí and Ciro Redondo districts.
The proliferation of solar stations is a significant step in addressing the energy crisis the country is experiencing due to the oil embargo imposed by the United States government against Cuba, by offering a decentralized solution that allows citizens to charge devices, cook, and recharge electric vehicles sustainably.
This initiative, with Santa Clara as the epicenter of an unprecedented energy transformation, is part of a territorial strategy that unites different economic actors, the Government, and the community to face electrical service limitations, while simultaneously reclaiming public spaces and strengthening the social fabric in the city's neighborhoods.
(Taken from Cubadebate)
