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Cuba authorized this Wednesday the non-commercial import of <\/span>photovoltaic systems<\/span><\/a>, their parts and pieces, free of customs duties, by individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n

The regulation aims to increase the participation of individuals in the electric power generation matrix, to advance in the development of renewable energy sources in Cuba, the source indicates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Resolution 206\/2021 of the Cuban Ministry of Energy and Mines, published in the <\/span>Gaceta Oficial No. 67 Extraordinaria<\/span><\/a>, defines photovoltaic solar energy as the <\/span>electric power<\/span><\/a> obtained by the direct transformation of sunlight into electricity, <\/span>Cubadebate<\/span><\/a> reported.<\/span><\/p>\n

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According to the resolution, the photovoltaic system is generally composed of: photovoltaic panels, direct and alternating current protectors, photovoltaic systems inverter, batteries for energy storage and electrical conductor.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is also considered that the support structures (fixtures and screws), grounding systems and electric boards are part of this equipment; as well as the battery charge regulator, the cabinet for parts and components of the photovoltaic system and the electrical accessories for its assembly.<\/span><\/p>\n

The document clarifies that the photovoltaic panels, the inverter, the support structures, electric boards, cabinets for parts and the grounding system can be imported independently from the photovoltaic system.<\/span><\/p>\n

The regulation establishes the requirements for connection to the national electricity grid of the photovoltaic system in the private sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, it explains that individuals are responsible for the installation of the photovoltaic system and its sustainability, as well as for the re-contracting of the service to the Electricity Conglomerate, which will be in charge of certifying compliance with the installation requirements, in addition to guaranteeing the meter.<\/span><\/p>\n

For its part, Resolution 319\/2021 of the Ministry of Finance and Prices exempts individuals from paying customs duties for the non-commercial import of photovoltaic systems, their fundamental parts and pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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