What energy sources does El Salvador use?

El Salvador is increasingly turning to indigenous renewable sources of energy such as hydropower, biomass, solar PV and geothermal energy. In 2019, more than two-thirds of the country’s total energy supply came from imported fossil fuels.

Who owns Santa Rosa & Villa Sol solar power plants in El Salvador?

Isotron SA, part of Spanish group Isastur, has won the contract to build the Santa Rosa & Villa Sol solar power plants in El Salvador with a combined capacity of 21.07 MWp. The news was announced today by the owner of the project, MPC Energy Solutions (MPCES), which will invest USD 26 million (EUR 22m) in total.

Why is solar energy booming in El Salvador?

In recent years, solar PV, wind and as well as other renewable technologies have boomed in El Salvador as the country looks to move away from traditional energy sources seen as compromising the country’s socioeconomic future.

Can geothermal energy be used in El Salvador?

The promotion and production of geothermal energy in El Salvador will be a key area of focus. Despite a long tradition of geothermal energy use, its development has slowed in recent years with a limited number of new projects for power generation or heating applications brought online.

How much solar power does El Salvador have?

From pv magazine LatAm El Salvador's energy regular, SIGET, said this week that the country’s total installed PV capacity reached 633 MW by the end of 2023. The nation’s total installed power generation capacity now stands at 2.99 GW, with 638 MW from hydropower. Solar accounts for about 21.1% of the nation's electricity mix.

How will Irena and El Salvador work together?

Under the agreement IRENA and El Salvador will work towards implementation of recommendations put forward under the recently published Renewable Readiness Assessment (RRA) and the energy component of the updated Nationally Determined Contributions presented at COP26.