Solar panels on rural roofs in Cuba

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How many solar panels are there in Cuba?

This greatly underdeveloped energy source is slowly making its way across the island: there are currently more than 6,000 photovoltaic panels and 1,500 solar heaters in use. The installed solar energy generating capacity in Cuba is around 3 megawatts, or 0.07 % of the total installed capacity.

How much does a solar panel cost?

“It seems the government has no real interest in people installing solar panels. They make announcements and give lots of ‘lip service,’ but in practice, there’s nothing concrete,” he told IPS. At state-run Copextel retail stores, a basic 1 KW generation module costs 2,551 MLC, pegged to the US dollar.

How much does a 1 KW generator cost in Cuba?

At state-run Copextel retail stores, a basic 1 KW generation module costs 2,551 MLC, pegged to the US dollar. The average salary in Cuba is 4,648 pesos (approximately $38.70) based on the official exchange rate of 120 pesos to one dollar.

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