Hydropower accounts for 20 plants generating 637.78 MW, led by the state-owned CEL with its flagship dams. Biomass contributes 295.40 MW across seven plants, while geothermal
The project represents the country''s largest ever private foreign direct investment and is providing clean and reliable power to meet up to 30% of El Salvador''s energy demand.
The aim of the project is to construct and operate a liquefied natural gas terminal (LNG) and power generation plant based on natural gas in the municipality of Acajutla, for the purpose of
Energía del Pacífico is currently developing an ambitious LNG-to-power project on El Salvador''s northwest coast that is expected to satisfy 30% of the country''s energy requirements when
Historically, the average for El Salvador from 1980 to 2023 is 2.84 billion kilowatthours. The minimum value, 1.28 billion kilowatthours, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 6.03 billion kilowatthours
Electricity can be generated in two main ways: by harnessing the heat from burning fuels or nuclear reactions in the form of steam (thermal power) or by capturing the energy of natural forces such as
El Salvador''s electricity mix includes 26% Hydropower, 25% Gas and 18% Geothermal. Low-carbon generation reached a record high in 2024.
By investing in green hydrogen value chain related infrastructure, establishing supportive policies, and engaging in regional collaborations, El Salvador can position itself as a key player in green hydrogen
Besides hydroelectricity and geothermal energy, the government foresees the addition of 50 MW of renewable generation in the next 10 years in the form of wind power, solar power, biomass and mini
Despite occasional issues with rainfall, El Salvador''s reliance on various renewable sources —geothermal, solar, wind, and biomass— ensures a steady and reliable power supply.
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