Conditions for the EMS settlement of the San Salvador solar container communication station

Who is responsible for implementing El Salvador's energy policy?

The primary entity for implementing this energy policy is the CEL and its subsidiary companies. These assume a strategic role in energy research, project execution and renewable energy generation, as well as maintaining a high degree of co-ordination with the CNE in the development of El Salvador’s energy sector.

What is the energy supply in El Salvador?

In 2019, total energy supply in El Salvador reached around 156 600 TJ (see Figure 5). That year, the renewable energy source with the largest share as part of the primary energy supply was bioenergy (19.6%), followed by hydropower (3.5%), geothermal energy (3.4%), and solar energy (1.1%) (CNE, 2020).

Is solar irradiation a viable option in El Salvador?

Several solar PV projects have become operational in recent years, totalling over 166 megawatt peak (MWp) of installed power capacity, by 2018. Solar irradiation in El Salvador is high, which provides excellent yields and favourable cost-benefit conditions for the development of solar PV plants.

How do PPAs work in El Salvador?

While El Salvador has established a tendering process for PPAs in renewable energy, this has only been granted to solar, wind, bioenergy and small-scale hydropower projects. These long-term contracts provide a secure remuneration mechanism through a guaranteed, stable price, helping to attract investment in projects and allow investment recovery.