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August 30, 2007

Cuba and wind energy

Cuba is hoping to develop its wind energy resources to relieve its dependency on foreign oil. Cuban officials believe wind could potentially produce 50% of the island's energy needs. An experimental $3.4 million wind farm was inaugurated earlier this year on the Isle of Youth in a joint venture with French company Vergnet.

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- David Adams

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