The following article from Brasil de Fato reports on China’s donation of almost 70 tons of power generator parts and accessories to Cuba. Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment Déborah Rivas said that the donation “reflects the high sensitivity of the Chinese government authorities to Cuba’s needs, and their firm support for Cuba under … Continue reading China donates 70 tons of equipment to help Cuba restore its electric system
In recent months, the Chinese government has donated various components for the installation of photovoltaic parks (renewable energies based on sunlight) on the Caribbean island. The region’s climatic conditions make sunlight the most favorable source of renewable energy for the country.
Currently, more than 95% of the country’s power generation comes from fossil fuels, while only 5% comes from renewable sources. Cuba aims to generate up to 25% of its electric energy from renewable sources over the next five years. By 2050, the aim is to cover the entire energy matrix with electricity generation based on renewable energy sources.
can you imagine the U.S. ruling class brain explosions at the thought of a socially progressive, solarpunk green socialist Cuba? backed with China’s soft power?
i hope china can make this happen even faster
can you imagine the U.S. ruling class brain explosions at the thought of a socially progressive, solarpunk green socialist Cuba? backed with China’s soft power?