How can Paraguay improve energy security?

These aspects are clearly highlighted in Paraguay’s National Energy Policy 2016-2040 and, more recently, in concrete actions outlined in the Energy Agenda 2019-2023, which focuses on the key pillars for enhancing energy security through the use of renewables, encouraging renewable-powered electrification and promoting sustainable mobility.

What is the energy supply in Paraguay?

Paraguay’s energy supply is mostly used for power generation and for obtaining charcoal and alcohols (bioethanol). During the period 2010-2019, electricity exports represented an average of 75.2% of total production. Figure 3. Total energy supply in Paraguay, 2010-2019 Table 2. Table 3. Supply of forest biomass for energy purposes

How can Paraguay diversify its energy mix?

Therefore, Paraguay is aiming to diversify its energy mix through the promotion of other renewable energy resources and the implementation of low carbon-technologies such as green hydrogen. Renewable energy technologies are an afordable option for the diversification of the Paraguayan energy mix.

What is Paraguay's energy policy framework?

The energy policy framework promotes new developments on renewables through sustainable production of energy and direct use of natural resources. For this purpose, Paraguay aims at taking advantage of alternative energy sources such as solar and wind energy, in addition to further developments in small and large hydropower.

What is the energy mix in Paraguay?

The energy mix in Paraguay is characterised by high participation of renewable sources. In the last decade, hydrologic and biomass resources contributed an average of 82% of the total final energy supply.

Is Paraguay based on hydropower?

Paraguay is one of the few nations in the world in which the electrical system is based almost exclusively, on the generation of electrical energy from a renewable and non-polluting source: hydropower.