Suitable technologies, including irrigation systems and cold storage facilities, are readily available in Guatemala, however, there are three main constraints preventing producers from accessing them: lack of affordable clean energy to power facilities; lack of affordable finance for. . Suitable technologies, including irrigation systems and cold storage facilities, are readily available in Guatemala, however, there are three main constraints preventing producers from accessing them: lack of affordable clean energy to power facilities; lack of affordable finance for. . s universal access won't be achieved by 2030, affecting mainly developing regions of the world. Off-grid microgrids are a popular solution t reach remote rural areas, however technical and economic challenges may hinder adoption efforts. This study aims to study the challenges that off-grid. . From January 25-28, CLDP conducted a microgrid energy assessment in Guatemala City and Quiché, Guatemala. While in Guatemala City, CLDP met with key energy stakeholders including distribution and transmission companies, the Association of Renewable Energy Generators, and a private company providing. . Guatemala City, Central America's bustling economic hub, faces unique energy challenges. With a growing population of 3. By 2026, it wants to have 15 microgrids completed and in operation and another 20 mi rogrids operating by 2027. The report sets a target to have microgrids meet 30% of mission-critical energy demand by 2027 or 50% for what it calls its mission assurance installations. . A California-based microgrid and digital control technology firm has been entrusted with installing clean energy and digitally transformational facilities at women-led community centers in Guatemala. New Sun Road was selected to deliver the projects by Guatemala"s National Secretariat of Science. .
