Havana Power Station Energy Storage Project

What is Havana power station?

Havana power stationis a retired 488.0-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station near Havana, Illinois. Contents 1Location 2Project details 3Retirement 4Ownership 5Emissions Data 6Death and disease attributable to fine particle pollution from Havana power station

Does Cuba need a redesigned energy sector?

Concerns over Cuba's dependence on Venezuela are translating into the need for a fundamentally redesigned energy sector and more flexibility for investors. The pandemic has accentuated Cuba’s need to diversify and move from oil-generated energy to renewable sources of energy (RES).

Which res companies are based in Cuba?

Some RES foreign companies with a presence in the Cuban market include Iberdrola SA, Hive Energy Ltd, Vestas Wind Systems, Shanghai Electric Group Ltd, Yingli Goldwind International Holding HK Ltd, Indian state-run energy company NTPC Ltd and Havana Energy.

Which Canadian companies are active in the RES sector in Cuba?

Two Canadian companies are currently active in the RES sector in Cuba. Deltro Group Ltd. from Ontario has signed a BOO (build, own and operate) contract with UNE (Unión Eléctrica) to build and run a 100 Mw solar farm and a 50 Mw Battery Energy Storage System.

What REs can be used in Cuba?

RES with large potential on the island include solar, wind, biomass (bagasse, agriculture and forestry), and hydropower. Cuba has in place a “ Plan Nacional de Desarrollo Económico y Social” (the National Social and Economic Development Plan), which aims to increase the proportion of clean energy output to 37% by 2030 (2,000 MW). 6

Does Cuba have a domestic res industry?

Cuba is developing a domestic RES industry, including solar panels, wind turbines, hydro turbines, poles, and boilers for use in small bioelectric plants. This strategy is expected to enable Cuba to integrate domestic products into RES projects, thus reducing import costs and energizing the economy.