The Serones II photovoltaic solar park, located in the municipality of Mayari, Holguin province, contributes five megawatts (MW) to the National Electric System (SEN). And is the first synchronized plant donated by the People’s Republic of China to Cuba.
Executed by the Vertice Design and Engineering companies, with the Electric Company as the investor. The project began civil works in April and completed assembly in record time. According to the proposed schedule, contractor Luis Manuel Guerrero Díaz told CNA.
The entity was responsible for the comprehensive management of the Project. Which included hiring contractors, managing supplies, assembling the 348 tables containing the junction boxes. Essential for electrical distribution, and installing more than 9,000 solar panels.
Despite initial setbacks affecting the foundation work, identified as a critical path, and the resource-constrained ground drilling. The addition of three additional teams expedited the casting of more than 4,000 foundations and overcame the initial delay, he explained.
A key factor in the prompt completion was the implementation of innovative solutions. Also including the assembly of the panel-carrying tables from the warehouse for subsequent transport and final assembly. Moreover which allowed the task to be completed in just 21 days. In addition to ensuring inventory control and preventing the loss of parts.
Although the team had no prior experience in the assembly of photovoltaic farms. The formation of a trained group and the collaboration of other organizations facilitated the process, Guerrero Díaz commented.
The completion of Serones II involved approximately 260 workers. Including eight brigades from the Military Construction Union and personnel from companies such as the Machinery, Tools, and Equipment Maintenance and Repair Company. Who participated in the electrical work.
They are currently working on the construction of a road that will connect all areas of the site. From the highway to the entrance, and which includes an emergency exit, he added.
He also indicated that they are also involved in the Serones I Project. Located near the already synchronized project, with the same generating capacity and which will be the first to include batteries. Clearing work has already begun, progressing at more than 70 percent. In preparation for the installation of the perimeter fence.
The province of Holguin already has three solar parks inaugurated, totaling 21.8 MW. In addition, the La Caridad solar park in Rafael Freyre, which is already providing energy. The El Cocal solar park in the municipality of Urbano Noris, with a capacity of 10 MW. Also part of the Chinese government project that will generate 120 MW in the country.
With information from CNA
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