Guatemala 200mw energy storage project

What is the primary source of electricity in Guatemala?

As of 2020, Guatemala had 4110 MW of installed electrical capacity, based primarily on hydro power (38.38%). Other sources include fossil fuels (30.36%), biomass (25.20%), wind (2.61%), solar (2.25%) and geothermal energy (1.20%).

How much electricity does Guatemala have?

As of 2020, Guatemala had 4110 MW of installed electrical capacity. This capacity is based primarily on hydro power (38.38%), fossil fuels (30.36%), and biomass (25.20%).

How much do people spend on energy in Guatemala?

In the urban area around Guatemala City, households spend on average 10–15% of monthly income on energy expenses (including electricity, kerosene, propane, coal, batteries, firewood, and candles). Only in a select few municipalities near Guatemala City center is the Energy Poverty Indicator below 10%.

How many geothermal plants are there in Guatemala?

In fact, since 1999, only two geothermal plants have been built in Guatemala (with total capacity around 50 MW) despite an estimated 1000 MW of economically-viable potential in the country (Incyt, 2018; MEM, 2013). 3.4. Energy poverty analysis

Could energy poverty be impacted by energy development goals in Guatemala?

These are costs that could further burden electricity consumers if not managed efficiently. The government of Guatemala – as well as other governments of transitioning economies – can use frameworks like the one introduced here to better understand how electric sector development goals could impact energy poverty in their countries. 6.1.

What is the role of MEM in Guatemala's energy sector?

MEM (Ministerio de Energía y Minas) is responsible for policy development, planning, and programming of all things related to the energy sector. A critical pillar for achieving Guatemala's goals is the reduction of deforestation.