Cuba's fuel crisis drives 1,070% surge in US solar exports despite embargo

US solar exports to Cuba surged 1,070% year-over-year to $6.3 million in the first seven months, as Cuba's fuel shortage forces a pivot to solar. The US naval blockade and embargo remain in place, but solar tech flows are increasing, highlighting a policy tension. This marks a notable shift in Cuba's energy mix, though the absolute volumes remain small.