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Rural communities in Holguin benefit from new solar kits

Communities in the province of Holguin will benefit from the installation of new solar kits. Through international cooperation projects that guarantee access to electricity in rural areas.

Following the arrival of the equipment in this eastern Cuban region last week, specialists are coordinating the technical acceptance of the systems. This initiative will allow various settlements in Holguin to replace the use of fuel generators with renewable sources. Guaranteeing a stable and clean supply.

Fernando Echavarría, representative of projects with Canada, explained that this donation aims to ensure electrical autonomy in mountainous areas. Also where fuel logistics are complex. The program prioritizes rural communities in Holguin, where the use of solar radiation will transform the quality of life of its inhabitants.

A key location is the settlement of La Melba, in the municipality of Moa. Situated within the Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, a protected area declared a World Heritage Site. Located in the mountainous region of Holguin and Guantanamo provinces. It is considered the most important biodiversity hotspot in the insular Caribbean due to its high endemism and variety of ecosystems.

In this area, more than 80 homes and 15 institutions that currently only have four hours of electricity will receive systems to ensure 24-hour service. Studies conducted with the University of Moa determined the feasibility of using high-power equipment with up to 36 hours of autonomy without direct sunlight.

Javier Hernández, a specialist from the Spanish firm Novelec, emphasized that the systems were designed for the high humidity of the environment. The technology includes high-efficiency bifacial panels and industrial-grade protections. Capable of operating under the constant rainfall that characterizes the geography of eastern Cuba.

With the addition of this donation, the Strengthening Women’s Leadership and Participation in the Renewable Energy Sector (Former) program. So it reinforces the national energy transition. Prioritizing the well-being of communities in Holguin and the preservation of the natural environment in protected areas.

With information from Prensa Latina

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