Cuba Turns to Solar Power to Combat Deepening Energy Crisis

Cuba is rapidly expanding its solar energy infrastructure in an effort to address a worsening energy crisis. Near the abandoned site of a Soviet-era nuclear power plant in Cienfuegos, workers are installing 44,000 solar panels. The project is part of a broader push by the Cuban government to reduce its dependence on imported oil and transition to renewable energy sources. The island has faced frequent blackouts and fuel shortages, prompting urgent action to diversify its energy mix. This solar initiative marks a significant step in Cuba's long-term energy strategy.