Renewable energy sources and preservation of natural heritage in the la Melba community, Holguín

Abstract

The installation of a small hydroelectric power plant (SHP) in the community of La Melba, Moa municipality, Holguín province, was proposed for the preservation of the natural heritage and to combat climate change. This reduces the consumption of firewood as a source of energy, limits fuel consumption and reduces the emission of greenhouse gases. The approach was based on the methodology of the project Renewable Energy Sources in Support of Local Development. To obtain the information, the intervention methodology of the aforementioned project was used, based on the application of surveys to each family, as well as interviews with community groups, institutional actors in the territory and community leaders. The decision to provide clean energy, through a small hydroelectric plant, to the community under study should have a positive impact on the levels of general well-being of the local population, the contribution to the preservation of the natural heritage, the mitigation of the effects of climate change and the fulfilment of Cuba's commitments in these matters.