Guatemala exported $10 million worth of electricity to the neighboring country in the first seven months, significantly more than the one million dollars reported in 2017.
Sergio Recinos, Banco de Guatemala president, said to Dca.gob.gt that "... With regard to this activity, greater dynamism is expected in electricity generation associated with the expected increase in external demand from Mexico and the restructuring of the energy matrix'.”
From June 5 to 9, companies from the energy industry will be gathering together in San Pedro Sula to take part in business conferences and discuss issues that are relevant to the sector.
The initiative is being run by state entities and the private sector, and will take place between June 5 and 9 at the Convention Center of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Cortés (CCIC) in San Pedro Sula.
A new report by the Ministry of Energy and Mines provides detailed statistics on the electricity subsector, the generation matrix for 2011-2016, and data on renewable energy, among other things.
From the Introduction of the report entitled "Guatemala's New Energy Statistics Module", by the Ministry of Energy and Mines:
The purpose of this Energy Module is to show, in a synthetic way, the behavior of the main variables of the energy sector, especially the electricity subsector, which includes electricity generation by type of source and consumption of fuels used for said generation; effective installed capacity and power demand in the National Interconnected System; Supply and Consumption of electrical energy, imports and exports of energy, and electricity tariffs at the national and regional levels. Likewise, general aspects of renewable energies in electricity generation are shown, with an emphasis on solar and wind power.
The change in the energy matrix towards renewable sources is at risk "because of social unrest and systemic opposition to the development that Guatemala so desperately needs."
From the executive summary of the report"Impact of ungovernability and systemic opposition to renewable electricity generators and their socio economic effects locally and nationally both now and in the future 2015-2030":
Lack of effective government action is preventing the creation of a state policy in line with socio-economic development, while the conflict in Barro Blanco, the Hydroelectric moratorium in Chiriqui, and the suspension of wind and solar licenses, alarms investors.
From a statement issued by the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP):
On July 30 energy companies will be gathering together to find out about the proposed government Energy Policy 2015-2030 and other topics such as advances in distributed generation.
From a statement issued by the Chamber of Industries of Costa Rica:
VI National Congress on Energy, "National Reality and Perspectives"
On 30 July, the Chamber of Industries of Costa Rica will be holding the Sixth National Congress on Energy entitled, "National Reality and Prospects" which will be held in the Wyndham Hotel Herradura Convention Center.
The Solis administration is opposed to the Power Contingency Act which would enable private power generation and force the state run power company to compete.
Arguing that there is no need for it because 'demand is being met," the executive branch is opposing the Contingency Power Act because" ... it would be contrary to the model of energy development in the country, contrary to what has been discussed in the discussion tables on energy."
Those who are elected to perform executive positions such as the Presidency of the Republic must be EXECUTIVES, not hide behind their shields by calling for assemblies when it comes to the responsibility for decision-making.
EDITORIAL
In Costa Rica energy, specifically electricity, has been for many years, a subject continuously on the agenda of business and policy makers because of the negative impact of its high cost on competitiveness.
In the view of entrepreneurs it is not enough to change the energy mix towards the renewable sources and they are proposing a long term strategy in order to compete in the region.
A proposal to create a long-term policy between business and government "..." where the private sector makes a commitment to invest in renewable energy and this energy somehow, goes to those great industries that generate employment in the country, such as the free zone ', said César Zamora, country manager of the energy company IC Power .
On october 15th and 16th companies from the sector will gather together in Panama City in order to discuss issues such as energy efficiency, technology and the use of renewable energy in the region.
From a statement issued by the Union of Industrialists of Panama:
Panama, September 18, 2014. The Union of Industrialists of Panama (SIP), in light of energy issues and the implementation of new regulations that will reduce the cost of energy, will be holding from 15th to 16th of October 2014, at the Hotel El Panama, the 7th International Symposium on Energy entitled: "Industry, Innovative contributions to the electricity market.
Hydroelectric projects and expansion of distribution networks are part of the opportunities that Colombian Power firms are looking to take advantage of in the Isthmus.
There are now three Colombian energy sector companies that have decided to venture into Central America to be part of the development of an activity that still has much room for growth in the region.
The regional electricity market, renewable energy and energy efficiency will be the topics addressed at the event to be held on 27, 28 and 29 August in San Salvador.
From a press release issued by the Salvadoran Association of Industrialists:
The Salvadoran Association of Industrialists, ASI, will be holding the 1st Regional Congress of Energy on 27th, 28th and 29th of August.
Employers are complaining that the cost of electricity is the factor which is pushing up production costs the most.
From a press release issued by the Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of Private Business Sector (UCCAEP):
"The cost of electricity is the factor that is pushing up production costs for companies in Costa Rica the most. This was demonstrated in the first quarterly business survey 'Business Pulse', carried out by the Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations Private Business Sector (UCCAEP).
In light of the energy crisis, public companies, the private sector and institutions will be reviewing and promoting new strategies to help mitigate the high cost of energy.
On 9th and 10th of October there will be a gathering in Panama of industrialists, electrical engineers, power generators, technology companies and other stakeholders in the electricity sector.
Organized by the Union of Industrialists of Panama (SIP) and the Secretary of Energy, the event will be held on 10th and 11th of October at the Hotel El Panama.
As has become traditional, this symposium will bring together more than one hundred professionals related to energy, industrial companies other economic activities, as well as representatives from public institutions.