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ATESS is playing a key role in Cuba’s renewable energy transformation by offering advanced energy storage solutions that address grid instability, enhance energy independence, and maximise the use of solar resources. With scalable systems tailored to urban, industrial, and rural needs, and technologies like seamless on/off-grid switching, ATESS supports Cuba’s target of 24% clean energy by 2030. Their proven success in markets like Jamaica showcases their ability to deliver cost-effective, sustainable solutions for Cuba’s energy challenges.

Bancolombia’s Daniel Arango shares how Colombia can emerge as a regional leader in energy transition by reducing GHG emissions, scaling renewable projects like solar energy, and advancing green hydrogen initiatives with innovative financial solutions.