Solar-Powered Garbage Trikes Keep Havana’s Streets Clean Amid US Blockade

Cuba’s ongoing U. S. fuel blockade has triggered a cascade of crises, one of the most visible being a halt in garbage collection across Havana. In response, a local startup has begun operating electric three‑wheeled vehicles that run on solar power to pick up trash in a single neighborhood. The initiative demonstrates how renewable energy can fill critical service gaps when conventional fuel supplies dry up. While the program is currently limited to one area, it offers a practical model for other cities facing similar disruptions, showing that even small‑scale solar solutions can sustain essential municipal functions during prolonged shortages.