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'The Quinta of the Mills' is a large garden inside the city, an oasis. It is not that the city lacks the green of the trees, I am pleased to live in a city where natural spaces are respected and where vegetation grows around the buildings, offering shade to the persons in the streets. However, Quinta de los Molinos is one of those places where you forget that you are in the middle of the city and just concentrate on enjoying the beauty of the place and feeling connected with its abundant nature.
This is an immense garden of more than 4 hectares, declared a National Monument for its history and heritage. In colonial times in Cuba, this was the resting place of the Captains General who ruled the island, and it was also linked to different historical moments of the country.
The Quinta de los Molinos is also an example of self-sufficiency in the production of its own energy through renewable sources, clean of pollutants. They also have a Renewable Energy Demonstration Center which also has the function of educating in the use of this type of energy.
Renewable energy is considered the energy of the future, and more and more people, institutions and governments are becoming aware of its benefits and production by taking advantage of the natural resources that exist in nature. This energy does not pollute the environment and can help to reduce global warming.
Before arriving at the Renewable Energy Production Center at Quinta of the Mills, I enjoyed the view of this beautiful garden, with a stone fountain in its center and some sculptures. It is very beautiful and it is kept clean and very well cared for.
At the end of the garden there is a large stone where, according to the information that is in place, there was a waterfall. At present, I do not know why it is no longer there, but this was a very visited area that was very popular with all those who came to the place. On the rock there is a kind of path where you can climb and from that height we can see a great view of the garden and the space dedicated to the Energy Center.
At the Quinta, clean energy production is achieved with 72 solar panels connected to the electrical grid. An informative sign on the site shows the details of this photovoltaic system and its advantages. They also have a solar water heater installed.
In Cuba, the use of this type of energy has increased, but I believe that it is still insufficient and that solar energy should be used more. In my country, if there is something we have in excess and never lack, it is a lot of sun! 😎😄.
Another thing I saw here that amazed me was the fence separating the solar panels. When I saw it, my first impression was that it was made of wood, but as I got closer and touched it, I realized my mistake. It turns out that it is eco-wood and is made from recycled plastic material. I think this is an excellent way to give a use to the waste of this material that causes so much damage to the environment.
Next to the solar panels, there are also two windmills, one of them hydraulic. This is a sample of the different types of energy that can be used to produce electricity in addition to solar.
I really liked to know this place, which I had never visited before, and to know that there are sites like this one where priority is given to the care of the environment and nature. I hope that the use of renewable energies and this type of projects become more widespread every day.
VERSION en Español
La Quinta de los Molinos es un gran jardín dentro de la ciudad, un oasis. No es que a la ciudad le falte el verde de los árboles, me complace vivir en una ciudad donde se respetan los espacios naturales y donde la vegetación crece alrededor de las edificaciones, ofreciendo su sombra a las personas en las calles. Sin embargo, la Quinta de los Molinos es uno de esos lugares donde olvidas que estás en medio de la urbe y solo te concentras en disfrutar de lo hermoso del lugar y de sentirte conectado con su abundante naturaleza.
Este es un inmenso jardín de más de 4 hectáreas, declarado Monumento Nacional por su historia y patrimonio. En la época colonial en Cuba, aquí estaba el lugar de descanso de los Capitanes Generales que gobernaban la isla, y además estuvo vinculado a diferentes momentos históricos del país.
La Quinta de los Molinos también es un ejemplo de autosuficiencia en la producción de su propia energía mediante fuentes renovables, limpia de contaminantes. Cuentan además con un Centro Demostrativo de Energía Renovable el que también tiene como función educar en el uso de este tipo de energía.
La Energía renovable está considerada la energía del futuro, y cada vez más perdonas, instituciones y gobiernos se hacen conscientes de su beneficio y producción aprovechando los recursos naturales que existen en la naturaleza. Esta energía no contamina el ambiente y puede ayudar en la disminución del calentamiento global.
Antes de llegar al Centro de producción de Energía Renovable en la Quinta de los Molinos, disfruté de la vista de este bonito jardín, con una fuente de piedra en su centro y algunas esculturas. Es muy bello y lo mantienen siempre limpio y muy bien cuidado.
Al final del jardín hay una gran piedra donde, según la información que está en el lugar, existió un salto de agua. En la actualidad, no sé por qué ya no está, pero esta era una zona muy visitada que gustaba mucho a todos los que venían al lugar. Sobre la roca hay una especie de camino por donde se puede escalar y desde esa altura se puede apreciar una gran vista del jardín y del espacio dedicado al Centro de Energía.
En la Quinta la producción de energía de manera limpia se logra con una cantidad de 72 paneles solares conectados a la red eléctrica. En un cartel informativo que hay en el lugar, se pueden ver los datos de este sistema fotovoltaico y las ventajas del mismo. También tienen instalado un calentador solar de agua.
En Cuba ha aumentado el uso de este tipo de energía, pero creo que aún es insuficiente y que se debe emplear más la energía solar. En mi país, si hay algo que tenemos en exceso y nunca falta, ¡es mucho sol! 😎😄.
Otra cosa que vi aquí y que me dejó asombrada fue la valla que separaba los paneles solares. Al verla, la primera impresión fue que era de madera, pero al acercarme y tocarla, me di cuenta del error. Resulta que es ecomadera y se elabora a partir de material reciclado de plástico. Pienso que esta es una excelente forma de darle un uso a los desechos de ese material que tanto daño le provoca al medio ambiente.
Al costado de donde están los paneles solares, hay también dos molinos, uno de ellos hidráulico. Esta es una muestra de los distintos tipos de energía que se pueden utilizar para producir electricidad además de la solar.
Me gustó mucho conocer este lugar, el cual nunca había visitado antes, y saber que existen sitios como este donde se da prioridad al cuidado del medio ambiente y la naturaleza. Espero que el uso de las energías renovables y este tipo de proyectos se generalicen cada día más.
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What a beautifull place. It is a great description. Thanks for share with us.
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Quinta de los Molinos truly sounds like a sanctuary within the hustle and bustle of the city. It’s amazing how places like these allow us to pause and appreciate the simpler, quieter sides of life, isn’t it? With its historic roots and dedication to renewable energy, it’s not just a beautiful escape but also a beacon of sustainability. I love that they’ve integrated solar panels and eco-wood into the garden—it’s like the past and the future coexisting in harmony!😍
You are right, it is a very peaceful place. I loved visiting their Renewable Energy Center. Overall, a lovely place.
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