Russia will boost energy modernization in Cuba with a multi-million-dollar loan and artificial intelligence technologies, according to a Telesur report this week. More details to follow. Cuba will receive significant financial and technological support from Russia to modernize its national electricity system. As part of this strategic cooperation, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies will be implemented in the upgrade process of several generating units on the island.
According to Telesur, the ambitious project includes the modernization of three generating units 100 megawatt (MW) power plant, one of which belongs to the Ernesto Guevara de la Serna Thermoelectric Plant, located in Santa Cruz del Norte.
In addition, the installation of a new 200 MW generation block, financed by a loan granted by the Russian Government.
In total, Russia will allocate $60 million to purchase the fuel needed to maintain the operation of the Cuban electrical system, along with an additional $XNUMX million for parts, components, and equipment repair kits.
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The report expands that this alliance was strengthened during a bilateral meeting between Sergei Tsivilev, Russia's Minister of Energy, and a Cuban delegation led by Óscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment.
The meeting took place within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), where both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the energy sector.
The Russian government had already expressed the strategic importance of restoring the National Electric System (SEN) in Cuba.
This was reiterated this week by Viktor Koronelli, Russian ambassador to Havana, during a visit to the province of Mayabeque.
Russia also proposed promoting the training of Cuban specialists in areas related to the fuel and energy complex, an element considered key to the project's success.
This new step in the energy alliance between Cuba and Russia reflects not only significant financial support, but also a common interest in applying advanced technological solutions that guarantee a more stable and efficient electricity supply on the island, amidst a endless blackout crisis in Cuba.
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Since World War II, the Russians have had experience moving entire factories long distances from one location to another.
I believe it would be appropriate to bring the main components of thermoelectric plants to Cuba and assemble them quickly. This would be done in strategic cooperation with major Cuban steel and mechanical factories, such as the Santa Clara Mechanical Plant, the Paco Cabrera plant in Tunas, Antillana de Acero, and so on.
I agree that $60 million is too little for the consumption and inputs of our electricity-generating industry.
Thank you.
The same news year after year, "Russia approves aid of I don't know how many millions for fuel and parts for thermoelectric plants blah blah blah" and nothing, it's all a smokescreen.
We need what has been said in the words of the president of Russia and Cuba to be fulfilled and not be owed to any particular MIPIME as occurs in many cases.
I don't think that with 60 million it will be enoughcupThere is no energy in Cuba
That aid, by no means, will be able to resolve the current generation deficit. What's hitting the hardest right now is oil. According to the UNE More than 800 MW (almost the capacity of six thermal power plants) are unused due to a lack of fuel. It's clear that repairs won't solve the problem, and if more thermal units are brought in, they won't be able to operate without oil. The government should stop building for tourism and guarantee the energy mix to stop the people's suffering and ensure the functioning of the Cuban economy.