Havana, August 8: A ceremony marking the handover of the first shipment of domestic solar energy systems to Cuba, under Chinese assistance, took place on Friday in the capital, Havana.
Cuba’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Oscar Pérez Oliva Fraga, and the Chinese Ambassador to Cuba, Hu Xin, were present at the event.
During the ceremony, the Deputy Prime Minister highlighted that the country’s national electricity system is facing significant challenges, with citizens grappling daily with the effects of the U.S. blockade. He emphasized that China’s support is crucial for Cuba, as it plays a vital role in the country’s energy transition and continues to provide assistance. He noted that these solar energy systems will be distributed to families in remote areas, as well as to nurseries, banks, and nursing homes affected by the energy crisis.
Chinese Ambassador Hu Xin stated that this assistance is a gift from the Chinese people to the Cuban people. It represents a significant outcome of energy and livelihood cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. He assured that China will continue to assist Cuba in achieving energy self-sufficiency and will strengthen the construction of a shared future community between the two nations.
It is noteworthy that in November 2025, China also delivered a shipment of 5,000 photovoltaic systems with a capacity of 2 kilowatts to Cuba. The current shipment includes 5,000 domestic solar energy systems, with enhanced unit capacity and battery storage capabilities. These devices have been designed considering Cuba’s electricity grid system and tropical climate.
(Source: China Media Group, Beijing)
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