Holguín company enables sale of surplus solar power
- Written by John Alex Fernández Leyva
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The Holguín Electric Company has launched a guide for customers interested in producing and selling electricity generated from renewable sources. The document, which is now in effect, lays the groundwork for a more beneficial energy transition at local level.
The initiative covers various photovoltaic system installation options, including stand-alone systems, grid-connected systems, and systems using hybrid inverters. It also establishes the necessary technical requirements for safe and efficient interconnection to the National Electric System (SEN).
"A key aspect lies in the significant tax and customs benefits stipulated in Resolution 41/2026. The incentives include tax exemptions for the import of renewable technologies, as well as exemptions from taxes on profits and personal income during the time required for investment recovery, with this benefit extending for a period of up to eight years, said Miriela Dupuy Corrales, commercial specialist at the company.
Access to these taxes, as well as the possibility of contracting the sale of surplus energy to the Electric Company, is subject to a certification process carried out by the National Office for the Rational Use of Energy (ONURE), key entity for validating the suitability of the systems.
Dupuy Corrales explained that the company will facilitate the contracting of surplus energy sales at no additional cost to the customer. A bidirectional meter will be installed to accurately record both the energy consumed by the user and the energy supplied to the national grid.
"The purchase rates for this energy sold to the National Electric System (SEN) are duly regulated by Resolution 238/2023, with specific and differentiated rates for sugar mills, the non-residential and the residential sectors, thus seeking equity in the process," she explained.
The Holguín Electric Company emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the installation and maintenance of these renewable energy systems is carried out by properly certified personnel. This measure aims to guarantee maximum safety for customers and the stability of the National Electric System (SEN).
