Empresa de Bebidas y Refrescos implements solar energy in Camagüey

The Empresa de Bebidas y Refrescos (Ember) in Camagüey, Cuba, is advancing its energy reconfiguration by implementing photovoltaic systems across its main manufacturing units. This initiative aims to ensure production continuity and reduce reliance on the national electrical system (SEN).

At the soft drink factory in Florida, a solar system consisting of 176 panels, a 120 kW inverter, and an 825 kW battery bank has been installed. The plant generates approximately 320 kW of renewable energy daily, totaling an estimated 9.6 MW per month and 117 MW annually. This energy supports critical operations, including water treatment and physical-chemical raw material analysis, while saving approximately 6 MW per month from the national grid.

Additionally, the Puerto Príncipe Rum and Wine factory relies heavily on solar generation and expects to cover 80 percent of its energy demand with panels by the end of the year. The energy autonomy strategy also extends to the 23 de Agosto soft drink factory.