How much does wind energy cost in Guatemala?

That is, capital costs for wind energy in Guatemala from SEERE simulations are between $2286–8310/kW, while other sources find ranges of $1000–4500/kW for large-scale turbines and $2500–15,000/kW for small turbines.

Does Guatemala have a wind potential?

A map of decadal mean wind speed to represent Guatemala's wind potential is shown in Fig. 3 B. Hydropower. For streamflow data across Guatemala's over 5400 catchments, we use outputs from the Hydro-BID model developed by the Inter-American Development Bank (Moreda et al., 2014).

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.

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.

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.

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.