A technician inspects photovoltaic panels at a solar power installation in Pinar del Rio province, western Cuba, in late July Solar systems provided by China are helping ease the power shortage in Cuba. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA
Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Cuba expanded incentives for importing renewable energy equipment, as China delivered another 5,000 photovoltaic systems to the island -- part of the country's efforts to increase solar power generation amid a prolonged electricity crisis.
A Ministry of Finance and Prices resolution signed Wednesday replaces regulations approved in February and consolidates into a single document tax benefits for individuals and companies that adopt renewable energy technologies.
The resolution eliminates tariffs on imports of photovoltaic solar systems and their main components. The benefit also covers solar water heaters, photovoltaic pumps, small wind turbines, biodigesters, solar lighting and air conditioning systems powered by renewable energy sources.
The measure seeks to make these technologies more accessible to the state sector, private companies and individuals as Cuba tries to increase renewable power generation and ease pressure on its deteriorating electrical system.
