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6 FAQs about [Guatemala s latest energy storage subsidy policy]

What is the National Energy Plan of Guatemala?

The National Energy Plan of Guatemala defines the promotion of renewables as a priority. The plan aims to promote the use of clean and environmentally friendly energy for domestic consumption without losing sight of energy security and the need for supplying electricity at competitive prices.

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).

Does Guatemala have a free electricity market?

Guatemala’s electricity market has been operating as a free market since 1996, when the activities of the electricity industry were separated, opening the generation and commercialization of energy to free competition.

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.

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.

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