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British Biomass JV Aims Targets Renewable Energy in Cuba

June 9, 2016June 9, 2016 by Cuba Journal

Renewable energy is a priority for Cuba as the island nation copes with power shortages and a dependency on foreign sources of crude oil. One British firm has been working on a project to exploit the energy value of sugarcane since 2012. Havana Energy, led by former Labour trade secretary Brian Wilson, is to build … Read more

Castro Seeks to Double Power Generating Capacity with Help from Russian Loans

October 21, 2015October 21, 2015 by Cuba Journal

According to reports by Russia Today and Russian news agency RIA, the Russian government has ratified an agreement to provide generators at Cuba’s Maximo Gomes and Este Habana power plants, among other concessions. The Maximo Gomes power plant in Mariel municipality will be equipped with a new 200 MW unit, while Este Habana in Santa … Read more