The President of the Republic, Daniel Noboa, was in Santa Elena, where the Ministry of Energy presented the Solar Map, a photovoltaic renewable energy project.
President Daniel Noboa during an interview with the international press, on February 22, 2024.
This February 23, the National Government presented the Solar Map, a study on Ecuador’s solar photovoltaic potential, as well as a portfolio of seven prioritized renewable energy generation projects to avoid blackouts.
The Solar Map is a cartographic representation that shows the amount of solar radiation in a specific geographic area that allows the construction of photovoltaic projects in Ecuador.
The event took place at the Salinas Naval Base, in Santa Elena, with the presence of the President of the Republic, Daniel Noboa; the Minister of Energy, Andrea Arrobo, and authorities from the French Development Agency, which finances renewable energy projects.
Also present were the French ambassador to Ecuador, Frédéric Desagneaux ; the general manager of the Electricity Corporation of Ecuador (Celec), Paúl Urgilés, and local authorities.
The Solar Map contains historical data on solar irradiation, climate models and topographic data that will allow identifying areas of the country where solar resources exist. This will allow planning and designing clean energy projects.
Thanks to this information, seven projects have been identified that total 1,500 megawatts: Three in Pichincha, one in Cotopaxi, one in Chimborazo and two in Imbabura.
The Energy Competitiveness Law, sent by President Daniel Noboa and approved by the National Assembly, is now in force after its publication in the Official Registry on January 11, 2024.
According to the National Assembly, the objective of the Law is to improve the electrical infrastructure, promoting energy self-generation and overcoming the electrical crisis the country has been experiencing since October 2023.
