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First Photovoltaic Charging Station Under Construction in Holguin

The first photovoltaic charging station in Holguin province will be inaugurated by the new non-state management model Frenas Conmigo (Stop With Me). With the aim of contributing to the shift in the energy matrix. Promoting the use of renewable sources amidst a complex context for the country.

Álvaro Grass González, only partner and founder of the small company. He exclusively informed the Cuban News Agency that the charging station. Located in the Alcides Pino neighborhood of the provincial capital. It is currently under construction and will initially have a capacity of 32 kilowatts (kW) in inverters and 60 kW in batteries.

This infrastructure will provide charging services for electric tricycles, bicycle taxis, motorcycles, and mopeds. Representing a viable and affordable alternative for the surrounding communities, he explained.

Moreover the clean energy generated will also be used to provide free services to the population. Such as charging cell phones and rechargeable lamps. It will include facilities for cooking food, which will help alleviate the current complex energy situation.

The center will operate 24 hours a day and will have a store specializing in the sale of high-demand electrical supplies. Such as circuit breakers, cables, insulating tape, outlets, and switches, he noted.

Grass González pointed out that the goal is to sell these items. Which are currently in short supply, at affordable prices compared to the informal market, thus meeting a need for Holguin households.

He added that in a second phase of the project, they plan to double the plant’s capacity to 60 kW in inverters and 150 kW in batteries. Also it will allow it to service electric vehicles, in line with the country’s sustainable transportation policies.

Founded in 2022 in the northeastern province. The company Frenas Conmigo is primarily dedicated to the repair and sale of parts, components, and assemblies. Used in transportation, specializing in brake and clutch systems.

With information from CNA

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