Energy and infrastructure resilience increasingly important for Cuban investment projects

What changed

Continuing instability in Cuba's electricity system and related pressure on water, refrigeration, communications and transport are increasingly important factors when evaluating property and business investments.

Who it affects

Property buyers · Hotels and accommodation · Restaurants · Retail · Businesses · Investors · Project developers

What it means in practice

Business and property projects should increasingly evaluate independent or backup infrastructure as part of the initial investment. Relevant due-diligence considerations include electricity reliability, solar installations, battery backup, generators where applicable, water storage, water pumping, building water systems, internet connectivity, refrigeration and cooling requirements, and operating resilience for rental and hospitality properties.

CPS note

Infrastructure resilience should increasingly be considered during technical due diligence, particularly for hospitality businesses, rental properties and commercial projects.

Last verified: 26 September 2026