Cuba

Caribbean-Central American Action announces 39th Annual Conference – 2015 Event to Focus on Cuba

July 31, 2015

Caribbean-Central American Action announces 39th Annual Conference – 2015 Event to Focus on Cuba Caribbean Central American Action (CCAA) recently announced that its 39th Annual Conference on Central America and the Caribbean will take place in Miami from November 15-17. With a focus this year on Cuba, experts from the areas of business, government, academia and […]

Cuba Seeks Foreign Investment To Build 13 Wind Farms

July 23, 2015

In pursuit of a transition from a 4% renewable energy matrix to 24%, Cuba is seeking financing for thirteen potential wind projects. Estimated annual cost-savings from renewable energy is $780 million.

Cuba Plans for Wind Farm Construction

July 16, 2015

As part of an effort to transition 24% of electricity to renewable sources by 2030, Cuba’s Energy and Mines Minister outlined a plan to construct seven wind farms. Read more about the development of the projects here.  

Cuba wants clean energy. Can the U.S. deliver?

July 3, 2015

Clean energy is a priority in Cuba. At a conference last month, senior officials announced that decreasing dependence on oil is a high priority. Can a partnership between the Unites States and Cuba facilitate the transition? What would such a partnership look like and what low hanging fruit can Cuba reach in its effort to make […]

Cuban Government Confirms Participation in CREF 2015

June 29, 2015

The organizers of CREF are excited to announce that the Cuban Government has confirmed its participation in CREF 2015. Hosted by the Government of Canada, we look forward to the participation of a substantial Cuban delegation at this year’s event. At this time the organizers are pleased to confirm that Rosell Guerra, Director of Renewable Energy at […]

Cuba to Increase Renewable Energy Output by Six Times

June 16, 2015

The Director of Cuba ’s Renewable Energy Department and CREF 2015 Speaker, Rosell Guerra, predicts that the county’s renewable energy output will increase by six times over the next few years.