Starting now "... the technical teams of the Empresa Electrica de Guatemala, SA (EEGSA) Energuate will be evaluating the proposals for three weeks. "

"...The award is scheduled to be made by a virtual auction on August 26, meaning that contracts will take effect in May 2017. Participants are offering to produce energy from natural resources such as solar, wind, geothermal and biomass. Also with bunker fuel, coal and natural gas. "

S21.com.gt reports that "...Although the average values ​​offered are unknown, Tupper is optimistic about receiving competitive prices. It cited that in the PEG-1-2010, the average cost was $117 per megawatt / hour, while in PEG-2-2012 it was $112 per megawatt. "

Source: s21.com.gt

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