Siemens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Unión Eléctrica (UNE) the Cuban state-owned utility with the intention to modernise the energy infrastructure of the country. Under the terms of the agreement, Siemens and UNE will agree on the development of projects and services within the power generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy and automation sectors which involve UNE and any of their affiliates or subsidiaries.
During the past months, both companies have been evaluating the current system and developed a country energy concept including recommendations on the development and optimisation of Cuba's power generation infrastructure and mix. The government has set the goal to modernise the electricity system in order to provide a reliable, cost-efficient energy and to introduce renewable energy in the country.
