With an installed capacity of 21.8 megawatts and the commissioning of seven synchronized inverters, the Rafael Reyes photovoltaic solar park was connected to the National Electric System. It is the second of four facilities planned for the province as part of the country’s energy transition investment policy.
The project, using Chinese technology, features more than 45,000 solar panels, which will reduce the consumption of around 1,200 tons of fossil fuel annually, significantly lowering daily expenses on fuel oil, diesel, and other petroleum derivatives.
Referring to the impact of the new park, Javier Calero, director of the Electric Company in the territory, highlighted that the facility represents a savings of more than 1,159 dollars per day in fuel costs, in addition to ecological benefits from harnessing clean and renewable solar energy.
In the context of the national strategy, the preparation of two more parks in Santiago de Cuba was announced, along with progress on one in the municipality of San Luis, as well as the search for new sites for future investments aimed at consolidating energy independence and environmental protection.
