The University of Camagüey (UC) is enhancing its energy resilience through the PULSE-C project, an international partnership installing solar panels and storage systems in critical facilities. Dr. Eduardo Sierra Gil announced this during a recent Board of Directors meeting. The initiative is part of the European Union's ERASMUS+ program.
In Camagüey, the University of Camagüey benefits from the PULSE-C collaboration linking Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, and Cuba, involving five national universities and the Ministry of Higher Education (MES). Coordinated in Cuba by the Central University “Marta Abreu” de Las Villas (UCLV), the four-year project supports the Dual Transition—energy and digital—in Cuban higher education.
Dr. Eduardo Sierra Gil, Director of Science, Technology, and Innovation at UC, stated: "At the University of Camagüey, we will work on the energy security of vital facilities such as the Electroenergetics Testing Laboratory (LEPEL) and the Data Hub. With the installation of solar panels and storage systems, we are ensuring service continuity in the event of any power outage."
The setup will enable renewable-powered operations, reduce environmental impact, and act as a teaching model for students. Sierra Gil added: "This is an example of how international cooperation, aligned with national priorities, accelerates institutional resilience. It's not just about solar panels; it's about ensuring our university remains a pillar of stability, even in times of crisis."
Backed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) and the Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR-UOS), the project underscores higher education's role in fostering sustainable, self-sufficient universities.
