The province of Holguin plans to soon synchronize the second photovoltaic park, with a generation capacity of 21.8 Megawatts (MW), located in the town of Pilon, in the municipality of Antilla.
Raúl Alexander Castillo Rodríguez, the main investor of the project and director of the Renewable Energy Sources Company (Emfre) of the province, informed CNA that the project, like all solar farms of its kind, has seven inverters, each with a three MW peak power established in response to the existing solar radiation.
The execution went through two processes, the first for earth movement and leveling. Which lasted about four months, facing difficulties due to the heavy rains in October and December 2024. Then civil construction began in March, Castillo Rodríguez explained.
He also pointed out that this will be one of four similar parks, finalized and synchronized. That the province must have before the end of the year, all operated by Emfre, with the aim of injecting around 100 MW of solar energy into the National Electroenergetic System by the end of 2025.
The investor highlighted the experience gained three years ago in the installation of one of equal generation in the El Mariel development area, with the support of a Vietnamese company, and two more of 20 MW in the Havana area.
He also mentioned the execution of several projects of this type in Holguin carried out by Emfre, as the governing body, including locations in the municipality of Rafael Freyre and Playa Blanca. With a capacity of 4.4 MW, all currently contributing to the annual generation plan.
Castillo Rodríguez highlighted the mobilization of operators and builders, who have adapted to a routine and time limits they were not accustomed to, which has allowed for the streamlining of processes and the completion of the work as quickly as possible for its entry into service.
The installation of photovoltaic sites is a strategy implemented in the country since 2024. Aimed at increasing electricity production through renewable energy sources, gradually replacing more costly and environmentally harmful options.
With information from CNA
Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernandez
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