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Cuba Faces Rising Hurricanes Amid Renewable Energy Struggles

2/19/2026

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change notes hurricanes are increasing in frequency and intensity, heightening Cuba's exposure to extreme weather.
Hurricane Melissa damaged 90,000 homes and crops, showing the storm's immediate toll.
The Cuban government aims for 26% of energy from renewables by 2035 and has built 35 solar parks.
However, experts say insufficient investment and infrastructure hinder full modernization, and renewable energy access remains uneven.

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change notes hurricanes are increasing in frequency and intensity, heightening Cuba's exposure to extreme weather.
Hurricane Melissa damaged 90,000 homes and crops, showing the storm's immediate toll.
The Cuban government aims for 26% of energy from renewables by 2035 and has built 35 solar parks.
However, experts say insufficient investment and infrastructure hinder full modernization, and renewable energy access remains uneven.