RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTRE

In 2016, the Cuomo Foundation held discussions with the director of the Centre for Energy Efficiency Studies and Technological Processes (CEEPROT) at the University of Las Tunas in Cuba. The discussions revolved around the establishment of a facility equipped for renewable energy research, training, and development. Its primary goal being to boost the use of renewable energy sources in the region, particularly those with higher potential such as solar, biomass, wind, and hydraulic.

After several years of negotiations with the Cuban local authorities, an agreement was reached in 2018, and the first order for technical equipment was finalised and funded by the Cuomo Foundation in 2019.

In 2022, the University proposed a new initiative that would allow Cuomo Foundation recommended students interested in renewable energies to participate in a four-week training session at the Renewable Energy Training and Development Centre. These training programmes would be provided free of charge to “trainees”, who would be responsible for their own transportation and lodging during their visit.

Amount awarded since 2017

€ 186,409