Appearance of Cuban photovoltaic inverter

Why is Cuba allowing a non-commercial import of photovoltaic systems?

Cuba authorized this Wednesday the non-commercial import of photovoltaic systems, their parts and pieces, free of customs duties, by individuals. The regulation aims to increase the participation of individuals in the electric power generation matrix, to advance in the development of renewable energy sources in Cuba, the source indicates.

Are solar panels legal in Cuba?

Installation of solar panels in a rural house in Cuba. Photo: Radio Reloj/Archive. Cuba authorized this Wednesday the non-commercial import of photovoltaic systems, their parts and pieces, free of customs duties, by individuals.

How much does a PV system cost in Cuba?

For newly constructed utility-scale PV systems, the LCOE ranges between 2.95 and 5.86 €Cents/kWh, whereas for less than 7.5 €Cents/kWh almost all newly installed large rooftop PV systems can generate electricity in Cuba.

What are the components of a photovoltaic system?

According to the resolution, the photovoltaic system is generally composed of: photovoltaic panels, direct and alternating current protectors, photovoltaic systems inverter, batteries for energy storage and electrical conductor.

Can a photovoltaic system be imported independently?

The document clarifies that the photovoltaic panels, the inverter, the support structures, electric boards, cabinets for parts and the grounding system can be imported independently from the photovoltaic system.

How much does a photovoltaic module cost?

A recent pilot study for a possible installation of photovoltaic modules at Havana University reported that the LCOE varies between 0.132 and 0.238€/kWh ( Degree Project in Technology, 2018 ).