Cuba is actively working to optimize energy consumption for 13 hotels managed by Cubanácan and Gran Caribe in Jardines del Rey and Varadero, focusing on using renewable sources to improve the hotels’ functionality and comfort and with the goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency within the hotel sector.
This move comes amid a broader energy crisis in Cuba marked by frequent blackouts and outdated power infrastructure, involving to solve these problems a combination of new investments, particularly in renewable energy, modernizing the facilities and supplementing the aging power grid which is often unable to cope with demand.
The project financed by the Global Environment Facility, the Cuban Government and the Cuba International Sustainable Tourism Project include operations managed through a multi - faceted approach with solar panel systems installation for electricity generation, worker training, and the implementation of ISO - 50001 energy management systems.
The initiative also includes the use of automatic weather stations to gather data for climate - energy consumption models. This efforts support’s Cuba’s broader goals for sustainable tourism and energy efficiencies and to address ongoing energy challenges, including nationwide power outages and facing the problem related to the deterioration of old thermoelectric plants.
Authomatic weather stations are being set up to collect data on meteorological variables, which will be used to develop models that assess the influence of climate on energy consumption. These stations will facilitate real - time monitoring of electricity consumption through sensors connected to computer systems, which allow identifying areas of greater energy demand and thus making decisions for more responsible use of resources.
According to CubaSí, digital portal providing news from the Caribbean country, the project also includes continuous checking of photovoltaic systems and solar water heathers, complemented by training programs on quality management, environmental sustainability and energy efficiency for tourism workers.
Among the hotels participating in this intervention are Ibeostar Origin Daiquiri, Meliá Tryp Cayo Coco, Mojito, Sol Cayo Coco, Meliá Cayo Coco and Meliá Costa Rey.
This major project is part of Cuba’s broader sustainable tourism initiatives, which is supported by international and national entities and aligns with the country’s national plan for economic and social development and climate change mitigation.
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