Cuba: Close Old CTEs, Sugar Cane is Future Energy

Jorge Piñón, a researcher at the University of Texas, advocates for Cuba to decommission its outdated thermoelectric power plants (CTEs). He emphasizes that the future of the island's energy sector lies in renewable resources, specifically highlighting sugar cane. Piñón discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning to a sustainable energy model. This shift is crucial for Cuba's energy independence and economic development. The focus on sugar cane suggests a potential revival of the agricultural sector for energy production. The transition aims to modernize the island's infrastructure and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

This perspective offers a strategic vision for Cuba's energy transition, focusing on sustainable resources and modernization.