How many geothermal plants are there in Guatemala?

In fact, since 1999, only two geothermal plants have been built in Guatemala (with total capacity around 50 MW) despite an estimated 1000 MW of economically-viable potential in the country (Incyt, 2018; MEM, 2013). 3.4. Energy poverty analysis

Are small hydropower plants cost-competitive in Guatemala?

Small hydropower plants are also not cost-competitive in this region because hydraulic head is low. However, across the southern part of Guatemala, a mix of off-grid solar, small hydropower, and diesel generators make up the least-cost portfolio.

Which part of Guatemala has the lowest electricity usage?

Meanwhile, the western part of Guatemala has both the lowest electricity usage (Fig. 7 A) and the lowest electricity expenditure as a fraction of total monthly expenditure (Fig. 7 B), suggesting that households in this part of the country tend to rely on other sources of energy such as firewood, kerosene, propane, coal, and candles.

Does Guatemala produce natural gas?

Guatemala does not produce any natural gas. Guatemala consumed 89,000 bbl/day as of 2016 of refined petroleum products. Oil and gas is imported primarily from the United States and Mexico.

Does Guatemala produce coal?

Guatemala does not produce coal. As of 2016, Guatemala consumed 1,751,571 tons of coal, approximately 105,624 per capita annually. Guatemala imports all of the coal it consumes, primarily from Colombia and the United States.

Where is electricity most expensive in Guatemala?

Electricity expenditure is greatest in the eastern and northern parts of the country, because electricity prices, even with subsidies, are more expensive there (CNEE, 2020). As such, the rural eastern and northern regions are more vulnerable to electricity price increases than the urban areas of Guatemala City and Quetzaltenango.