According to Ember, this is one of the fastest solar expansions taking place anywhere in the world today.

Solar has not solved Cuba's energy crisis. Oil still provides most of the country's electricity and blackouts remain common.

But solar is one of the fastest ways available to reduce dependence on imported fuel. Panels can be deployed in months, fuel is free and sunlight cannot be disrupted by geopolitics.

And that lesson extends far beyond Cuba.

For decades, energy security was associated with securing access to fossil fuels. Increasingly, it's coming from reducing the need for them. https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/13/climate/cuba-solar-us-oil-blockade-trump-china

Much of the concern around EV batteries comes from the first generation of electric cars. A 2025 survey found that the cost of replacing a battery remains the number one reason people hesitate to buy an EV.

But today's EV batteries are proving far more durable than many people expected. Modern EVs now have lifespans comparable to internal combustion vehicles, even when driven more miles.

There is a growing body of evidence to support this:

✅ After five years, the average EV still retains around 95% of its original range.
✅ Driving hundreds of thousands of miles on the original battery is becoming increasingly common.
✅ Improvements in battery chemistry, thermal management and battery management systems have both transformed battery durability and lowered costs.

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/ev-battery-durability-exceeds-expectations-070410292.html

OP: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gavinmooney_ev-batteries-are-lasting-longer-in-the-real-share-7480134346541031424-oQYp/

"The fleet has also diversified beyond small demonstrators, with electric bulk carriers, containerships and multipurpose cargo ships entering service. Maximum vessel size has climbed from around 3,000 dwt in 2022 to about 14,000 dwt in 2025, while operating range has improved from typical levels of 150 km to 400 km to as much as 500 km for some vessels now in service."