In 2021, the Ministry of Finance and Prices issued Resolution 359,, which set the price for energy - from renewable sources - delivered to the National Electricity System (SEN) by independent producers in the residential sector: 3 pesos per kilowatt hour (kWh), about 0. 025 dollars at. These Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), also referred to as "concentrator units," are being placed at Cueto 220, Bayamo 220, Cotorro 220, and Habana 220 substations. The deployment was reported by state journalist José Miguel Solís on Facebook, accompanied by images of the installation. HAVANA TIMES — Installing a home photovoltaic system—with panels, batteries, and inverters, including payment for specialized labor—usually costs between $2,000 and $4,000 in Cuba, or the equivalent in national currency. As much as a small house in any provincial capital. Or twenty years of average. With Cuba's renewable energy capacity growing at 12% annually (Global Energy Monitor 2023), Havana faces a critical challenge: storing solar and wind power effectively. Imagine your factory running smoothly on solar energy even after sunset – that's what modern energy storage solutions deliver. This article explores existing power storage facilities, emerging technologies, and how they're reshaping the city's energy landscape. Havana's Energy Storage Landscape With. Yet Cuba's power outages increased by 23% in 2023 despite adding 450MW solar capacity. The Cuban government announced that it plans to incorporate one thousand megawatts (MW) of solar.