An analysis piece on Eleconomista.net shows the levels of energy consumption of the Central American countries and the ability of each of them to trade their surpluses, with generation depending, among other things, on variables such as the weather.

"Hugo Ventura, Head of the Energy and Natural Resources at the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), said that energy imports for some countries "is a lifesaver" and could be kept up in the future if the conditions are not met to encourage more investment in energy or there are delays in some major projects. "

"The biggest energy exporter in the region at the moment is Guatemala because of the surpluses recorded thanks to its large hydroelectric production. This scenario has been of benefit to other countries in which there was not a good rainy season. "

Source: ElEconomista.net

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