Authorities check progress of the Hoyo Colorado photovoltaic park.

EMPAI has drawn up plans for these investments, part of the state’s desire to alleviate the tense situation with electricity generation, diversify energy sources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

The securing of the electric power supply, the conclusion of the perimeter fencing of the temporary facilities and the driving of 1,18 piles, determine the progress of the Hoyo Colorado photovoltaic solar park, Pablo Santana, a member of the provincial Party Bureau, posted on his Facebook account.

The check of the work allowed to verify the progress of the strategic investment, executed in the municipality of Marti, the second of three approved for this western province, where months before the construction of the Jovellanos II photovoltaic solar park had already begun and a third one will also operate in the territory of Colon.

At the 22nd Provincial Conference of the Central de Trabajadores de Cuba, the first secretary of the Party, Mario Sabines Lorenzo, called for eliminating the subjective aspects that hinder a greater pace of these works, which are expected to be of high quality and completed on schedule.

The Hoyo Colorado plant will have an installed capacity of 21.87 megawatts, the same as that of its predecessor, according to statements made by Israel Prado, head of investments of the Electric Company.

Empresa Matanzas de Proyectos de Arquitectura e Ingeniería, EMPAI, has drawn up plans for these investments, part of the state’s desire to alleviate the tense situation with electricity generation, diversify energy sources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Designed to use Chinese technology, they will contribute to the National Electric System and will also become an employment alternative for the people of the communities where these photovoltaic solar parks are erected, guaranteeing economic and social benefits for their inhabitants.

Written by Eva Luna Acosta Armiñán.