International Solar Alliance floats tender for 1150 MW solar project in Cuba

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) in partnership with the Cuban government has floated a tender for setting up a 1150 MW solar project in Cuba. State-owned NTPC NSE -0.26 % is the project management consultant for ISA for setting up the project, an ISA statement said.

The project is part of Cuba’s plan to implement 2100 MW of solar projects, reducing the reliance NSE 0.45 % on expensive and polluting diesel generators and increasing its green energy portfolio. It also includes building of 150 MW/150 MWh of storage to support grid reliability.