Cuba's First Large-Scale Solar Plant Coming in 2018
Hive Energy, a UK-based company, has secured a contract to build Cuba's first large-scale photovoltaic energy plant. The 50 MW energy facility, set to be completed in 2018, will be located in the Mariel-Free-Zone and is expected to generate up to 93 GWh of solar energy annually. The plant's design will mirror Hive Energy's 48 MW plant in Southwick, UK. Notably, the founder or leadership of Hive Energy involved in this project remains unnamed in available search results.
Cuba, aiming to boost its renewable energy usage, plans to increase the share of electricity generated from renewable sources from the current 4% to over 20% by 2020. This ambitious target is part of a broader strategy that involves investing $3.5 billion in renewable energy expansion over the coming years. The Mariel-Free-Zone, where the energy plant will be situated, is a special economic development zone established by the Cuban government to attract foreign investment.
The awarded contract, secured by Hive Energy in late May 2016, marks a significant step towards Cuba's renewable energy goals. Once operational, the plant will contribute substantially to the country's clean energy portfolio.
The 50 MW PV energy plant, a first of its kind in Cuba, is expected to be completed in 2018. It will generate a substantial amount of clean energy, supporting Cuba's ambitious renewable energy targets. Despite the lack of explicit mention of the founder or leadership of Hive Energy involved in this project, their role in driving Cuba's clean energy transition is undeniable.
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