In 2019, more than two-thirds of El Salvador's total energy supply came from imported fossil fuels. Dependence on imported fuel has historically left El Salvador vulnerable to the prices set by foreign nations, with much of the population lacking access to electricity. The country is now looking to move away from traditional energy sources, which are both finite and contribute towards the warming of the planet. Investment in renewable energy infrastructure is crucial in achieving the country's long term (2020-2050) national energy policy, which aims to prioritise domestic renewable projects over fuel imports.
The project builds and operates a wind farm in the municipality of Metapán in the northwestern region of El Salvador. In total 15 wind turbines are installed to harness the power of prevailing winds and generate renewable energy. The project supplies clean electricity to the grid that is equivalent to the demand of about 80,000 homes and thus helps decrease the country’s dependency on non-renewable resources and lowers the emissions generated from the energy sector.
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Support of this project drives global green-house-gas reductions by avoiding carbon from being released through reducing reliance on fossil fuels, whilst additionally playing a crucial role in driving the transition to low-carbon economy in El Salvador. In tandem the project helps to build a future-proof sector, by creating around 300 jobs in the construction phase and upskilling the local workforce for operation and maintenance positions.
