Micro electric companies in Guatemala seek $2 billion

The CNEE is hoping to generate 1,000 mW of renewable energy, with an private investment of $2 billion.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Carlos Colom, president of the National Electric Energy Commission of Guatemala, indicated that coffee farms could provide 558 mW, and the rest could be provided by the private sector, at $2 million for each mW.

Andy Burge, coffe farmer from Suchitepequez, expressed optimism for this type of investment, since it could expand the electric generation capacity of his farm to sell extra power.

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