How does growth affect energy consumption in Paraguay?

In emerging economies like Paraguay, each percentage point of GDP growth typically leads to a proportional -- or even greater -- increase in energy consumption, driven by expanding industrial and agricultural activity, a growing number of vehicles and household appliances and the continued rise of commerce, services and urban infrastructure.

Should Paraguay diversify its energy sources?

As an alternative, panelists proposed diversifying Paraguay's energy sources. Paraguay has already identified 22 locations suitable for small hydroelectric plants, which would require an estimated $1.2 billion to build. These plants could be installed closer to consumption centers, reducing strain on the transmission grid.

Does Paraguay need zero-emissions decarbonization?

To highlight the policies necessary for zero-emissions decarbonization of energy-use sectors in Paraguay, this re-port introduces three scenarios for Paraguay's final energy demand matrix from 2018 to 2030, 2040, and 2050 based on the freely available LEAP software and available base-line data as of 2018.

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Q: Should Paraguay double its power generation capacity by 2030?

Macarena Hermosilla contributed to this report. Paraguay must double its power generation capacity by 2030 to avoid a supply crisis, as domestic demand rises, infrastructure ages and pressure grows to diversify its energy sources.