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Cedai Company in Holguin Contributes to Energy Matrix Transition

With the goal of guaranteeing electricity service to priority sectors in the region. The Integrated Automation Company (Cedai) Holguin is participating in the installation of solar panels. Aligned with the national policy for energy matrix transition.

Lisbette Azalia Guzmán Matos, director of the company, informed the Cuban News Agency that the procedure is part of a program. Aimed at strengthening the functions of vital centers in the municipality of Calixto García. As part of its specialized business in automation and electricity.

The project includes off-grid photovoltaic systems from a foreign donation. With a generation capacity of two kilowatts (kW) and six kW batteries. In the first phase, installations were completed at the nursing home, the funeral home, Radio Juvenil (Youth Radio), branches of the Electric Company and the Banco Popular de Ahorro (People’s Savings Bank). And other institutions in the municipal capital.

Also the plans include the installation of equipment for isolated homes and those connected by generators. Creating independence from the electrical grid. Each unit consists of five LED lights, three power outlets, and a power strip for amplification, explained Guzmán Matos.

As a specialized entity, they are developing 10 such systems in that municipality. They are also certifying these systems and those planned for the main town. Which are designed to meet the needs of vital centers in the region, the director added.

As part of its mission to provide comprehensive services, the entity also carries out other activities. Such as maintaining the electrical systems of provincial hospitals. Installing and monitoring oxygen plants, and equipping incinerators.

Cedai belongs to the Gelect Business Group in the industrial sector and offers automation, electrical, networking, consulting, technical assistance, and related services. Reaffirming its commitment to the community and modernization in the region.

With information from CNA