Paraguay, with a privileged position, aims at investments in renewable energy - .::Agencia IP::.

The Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Mauricio Bejarano, highlighted Paraguay's privileged position regarding 100% renewable energy generation and the efforts underway by the government to promote the diversification of the national energy matrix.

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Asunción, Agencia IP.- The Vice Minister of Mines and Energy, Mauricio Bejarano, highlighted Paraguay’s privileged position regarding 100 percent renewable energy generation and the efforts underway by the government to promote the diversification of the national energy matrix.

On the subject, in an interview given to the «Paraguay Produce» program, broadcasted by Canal Pro, he stated, «Although it is true that we need to strengthen Ande (National Electricity Administration) and improve its infrastructure, we are also focused on new sources of generation. The new source of generation will ensure that we continue to have what we have today in the future and will position us as a star country. We will say that we have excess renewable energy, which will be a significant attraction for investment to come to us,» he emphasized.

He also claimed that the Vice Ministry of Mines and Energy focuses first on increasing generation capacity, then diversifying the electricity generation matrix because, although it is 100% renewable, other sources need to be sought to meet medium and long-term needs.