Cuba is experiencing a severe, multi-decade energy crisis in 2026. The system relies over 95% on increasingly scarce fossil fuels, with a small but growing shift toward solar and renewable energy. In response to these shortages, the government has embarked on an ambitious plan to transition to renewable energy, including building 1,000 MW of solar capacity with Chinese aid.

Cuba is transitioning towards renewable energy sources, particularly solar and wind, to support green hydrogen production. Germany has provided technologies and services to help position Cuba as a producer of green hydrogen.