Paraguay microgrid companies

Who controls the electricity market in Paraguay?

The National Electricity Administration ( Administración Nacional de Electricidad, ANDE), Paraguay's state-owned utility, controls the country's entire electricity market, including generation, transmission and distribution.

Are there CDM projects in Paraguay?

Currently (August 2008), there are no registered CDM projects in any sector in Paraguay. The low emission factor of a fully hydroelectric system is most likely the reason for the absence of this type of projects in the electricity sector.

Who is Penguin infrastructure?

Penguin Infrastructure S.A. is a company founded in Paraguay for the construction of technological, electrical, and technical facilities and services. It is part of the Penguin Group and a sister company of Penguin Academy S.A. Penguin Group believes in Paraguay and its people, and their ability to strive in the 21st century.

Who owns a 100-megawatt data center in Hernandarias?

From left to right: Tito Ocariz and Felix Sosa (ANDE), Bjorn Schmidtke and Delia Garcete (Penguin Group). Penguin Infrastructure S.A. (PISA), a Penguin Group company, has signed a 100-megawatt, 10-year purchasing agreement with Paraguay's state-owned grid operator to power a high-performance computing data center in Hernandarias.

When did Paraguay become a hydroelectric company?

In April 1973, the governments of Paraguay and Brazil signed the Itaipu Treaty, by which it was decided to create a binational entity to hydroelectric use of the Paraná River. This entity was constituted by ANDE (Paraguay) and ELECTROBRAS (Brazil). US$100 million were contributed in equal parts by both companies.

How much does electricity cost in Paraguay?

This price has remained very low (about US$2.81 per MWh). It is argued that, if this price was more in line with actual electricity prices in the Brazilian market, Paraguay would have enough resources to strengthen its electricity transmission capacity.