What’s next for Cuba’s electricity sector?

Cuba’s electric sector is approaching an inflection point. Although the country has historically relied upon non-commercial barter agreements for imported oil to meet its electric demand, a combination of factors including reducing imports, increasing demand, and ambitious climate change goals suggest new pathways forward may be warranted. The way Cuba responds to near- and long-term challenges will help set the stage for its energy future. This article describes Cuba's electric sector and provides a set of key recommendations to consider going forward.