A. M. El Salvador is attracting the interest of investors in renewable energy, with a particular focus on solar projects. According to Jorge Arriaza, President of the Asociación Salvadoreña de Industriales (ASI), around 15 to 20 companies have already shown interest in investing in the country. The sector’s main focus is on developing the eastern part of the country through the installation of photovoltaic plants and, to a lesser extent, wind farms.
Gustavo Chávez, director of the ASI, highlighted the importance of regional collaboration for the development of renewable energies. He emphasized that it is crucial to work with other Central American countries to expand the electricity market, which, after 28 years of existence, is already a mature system with daily energy exchanges between nations. This framework of cooperation allows countries to meet their supply and demand needs.
These issues are the focus of the 2025 Congreso Regional de Energía (CORE), which is being held this week and will continue until friday. The event brings together experts to discuss the future of energy, the digitization of the industry, the integration of new infrastructure, and the impact of public policies on the region’s energy sector. CORE also features an exhibition fair with various companies in the field.
According to Arriaza, renewable energy generation is the “right path” to reduce electricity costs in the country. The ASI president explained that energy generated from bunker fuel is the most expensive, so the transition to clean sources could achieve a significant reduction in prices. Industry is the largest consumer of energy in El Salvador, accounting for about 40% of national production.
The conference includes three days of presentations and an exhibition fair with the participation of companies in the sector. Discussions focus on the future of electricity production and distribution to meet the growing energy demand in the region. Experts analyze how new technologies and regulatory frameworks can promote sustainability and efficiency.
