Advantages and disadvantages of Guatemala s 5MW off-grid solar container

4 FAQs about Advantages and disadvantages of Guatemala s 5MW off-grid solar container

How does energy poverty affect households in Guatemala?

In terms of percent change in the Energy Poverty Indicator, average households in more than 80% of municipalities (including the population dense municipalities around Guatemala City and Quetzaltenango) would experience more than one-third increase in monthly energy expenditures as a fraction of monthly income (Fig. 7 F).

How much do people spend on energy in Guatemala?

In the urban area around Guatemala City, households spend on average 10–15% of monthly income on energy expenses (including electricity, kerosene, propane, coal, batteries, firewood, and candles). Only in a select few municipalities near Guatemala City center is the Energy Poverty Indicator below 10%.

What impact will energy stress have on Guatemala's economy?

More importantly, we find that the distribution of impacts will not be equal everywhere: households in the western, rural part of Guatemala that are already energy stressed will likely experience the greatest cost burdens because natural resource availability is low while overall poverty is already high.

Are renewables cheaper in Guatemala than fossil fuels?

Thus, it is possible that if coal costs are at the higher end of the Lazard (2017) distribution, and renewable technology costs are close to regional default values, renewables would be cheaper on average in Guatemala than fossil fuels (Fig. C2).