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Can solar power help Cuba survive the US oil blockade?

Can solar power help Cuba survive the US oil blockade?

By France 24 Eng|June 28, 2026|2 min read

As US restrictions on oil shipments have left Cuba struggling to secure fuel, China is helping the communist island accelerate one of the world's fastest solar transitions. Imports of solar panels and batteries have surged over the past year, allowing Cuba to build dozens of new solar parks. France 24 reports from Havana.

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