While Chinese companies like BYD and CATL dominate Cuba’s battery imports, local innovators are punching above their weight. The University of Havana’s nickel-zinc battery prototype (using mined local nickel) could cut costs by 30%.
[pdf] Uganda has approved a 100 MW solar project with 250 MWh of battery storage in the Nwoya and Gulu districts. The project, developed by Nairobi-based Renewvia Energy, is scheduled for completion in 12 to 18 months and represents a significant step forward for Uganda’s renewable energy sector.
[pdf] In November 2024, Honduras made waves with its 75MW/300MWh battery storage tender – the energy equivalent of building a 4-hour power bank for 75,000 Honduran households [1]. Fast forward to March 2025, and China's Windey (运达股份) teamed up with Spain's Equinsa to clinch the $50.2 million contract [2].
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