The construction of two hydroelectric plants, Las Rocas 1 and 2, will generate energy of 5 MW each, in the Polochic river basin.
The interactive platform "Construction in Central America", from CentralAmericaData's Business Intelligence Unit, includes an updated list of public and private construction projects that have submitted environmental impact studies (EIA) to the respective institutions in each country.
During 2020, 17 environmental impact studies were presented to carry out works in electrical networks and build power plants in different areas of Central American countries.
The interactive platform "Construction in Central America", from CentralAmericaData's Business Intelligence Unit, provides an updated list of public and private construction projects that have submitted environmental impact studies (EIA) to the respective institutions in each country.
In the department of Jutiapa, Guatemala, a wind farm is to be built with an installed capacity of 67.5 MW through 13 positions with wind turbines with a diameter of 150 meters each.
According to the interactive platform "Construction in Central America" of CentralAmericaData's Business Intelligence area, Eolica San Cristobal S.A., submitted to the Ministry of Environment the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) to develop the project called "Comapa Wind Project".
Empresa Nacional de Energia Electrica de Honduras tenders’ goods and related services for renewable energy generation systems, through microgrids in Brus Laguna, department of Gracias a Dios and Guanaja, in the department of Isla de la Bahia.
Honduras Government Purchase PERLA-30-LPI-B:
"Manufacturer's Authorization is required for all Goods and Services required, which are contained in Lots 1 and Lot 2, and which are indicated below:
During the first nine months of 2020, imports of electric generators increased year-on-year in Nicaragua and Guatemala, and decreased in Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras and El Salvador.
Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"].
A solar energy generation park is to be built in the department of Jutiapa, Guatemala, which will have approximately 274 thousand panels and will be located on a 127-hectare plot of land.
According to the interactive platform "Construction in Central America" of CentralAmericaData's Business Intelligence area, Solar El Progreso S.A., submitted to the Ministry of Environment the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) to develop the project called "Solar Santo Tomas".
For the period from February to April 2021, Deocsa and Deorsa users will be subject to a 1.5% increase in the price of electricity, and for Eegsa customers the increase will be 0.4%.
According to the National Electric Energy Commission, in general terms, it is possible to indicate that for the following quarter the tariffs will show slight variations derived from the regular behavior of macroeconomic variables that have a direct incidence on the costs transferred to tariffs.
After Guatemala paid off its debt to Teco Energy, the $15.75 million embargo was lifted, resources that the country had allocated for interest payments from some Eurobond holders.
Arguing that from 2008 to 2013 the Guatemalan National Energy Commission set a maximum amount that electricity distribution companies could charge the user, Teco Energy, a company that was a shareholder of Empresa Electrica de Guatemala, sued the country internationally.
For the period from November 2020 to January 2021, Deocsa and Deorsa users will be charged an increase in the price of electricity of 1.5% and 1.6%, respectively.
In general terms, it is possible to indicate that for the following quarter the rates show minimal variations derived from the regular behavior of macroeconomic variables that have a direct incidence on the costs transferred to the rates, informed the National Commission of Electric Energy (CNEE).
The National Institute of Electrification of Guatemala tenders the predictive maintenance for the generators and auxiliary production equipment of the Chixoy hydroelectric plant.
Purchase by the Government of Guatemala 13458493:
"Details of the lines to be contracted:
-Line 1: Testing of 5 electrical generators
-Line 2: Testing of 6 power transformers including Bushings
In the first three months of 2020, Central American companies bought electric motors and generators abroad for $29 million, 39% less than what was reported for the same period in 2019.
Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graph"]
During 2019, 80 environmental impact studies were presented to carry out work on electrical networks and to build energy generation plants in different areas of Central American countries.
The interactive platform "Construction in Central America", of the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, includes an updated list of public and private construction projects that present environmental impact studies (EIS) to the respective institutions in each country.
After power outages were banned, Energuate notified generators that there is a possibility of not paying for all the power they have provided so far.
Weeks ago, Congress approved and published Decree 15-2020, which prohibits cuts in water, electricity, cable TV, telephone and Internet services during the state of calamity and its possible extensions, and which came into effect following the outbreak of covid-19 in the country.
If the quarantine and mobility restriction measures are extended by two months, it is forecast that by the end of the year the annualized demand for electricity generation, transmission and distribution in Central America will have fallen by 4%.
The "Information System for the Impact Analysis of Covid-19 on Business", prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, measures the degree of impact that the crisis will have on companies according to their sector or economic activity, considering various scenarios for the coming months.
The Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines decided to revoke the license it had granted in early 2020 to the Rocja Pontilá hydroelectric project, in Coban, Alta Verapaz.
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