Panama Colon supports electrochemical energy storage industry

What are the energy-intensive industries in Panama?

Energy-intensive industries in Panama include food, tobacco, cement and paper production. Based on SNE (2015), Plan Energético Nacional (2015-2050). 4. COMMERCIAL AND PUBLIC SECTOR: The commercial and public sector is the largest consumer of electricity among the four sectors. Consumption reached 2 816 kboe in 2014 (Figure 5).

How can Panama adapt its energy system?

To adapt Panama’s energy system to this evolving paradigm, a comprehensive plan is needed that considers a rapid growth in demand from the electrification of transport, including from the introduction of expanded metro lines, electric passenger vehicles and electric buses.

Where can I study energy and Environmental Engineering in Panama?

These include the energy and environmental engineering course ofered by the Technological University of Panama (UTP) at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels, and upcoming degrees at the University of Panama (UP) in electricity and renewable energy engineering.

How will the pen 2015-2050 support Panama's power sector planning?

This will support Panama’s power sector planning by defining long-term transition scenarios and near-term actions that can link the development of the grid with the development of renewable energy generation, while aligning with periodic updates to the PEN 2015-2050.

What are the main sources of electricity in Panama?

The largest source in the electricity mix is hydropower, followed by thermal generation (oil products and coal). Wind and solar power came on line in 2013, and by 2016 Panama had 270 MW of installed wind power capacity and 90 MW of installed solar power capacity (SNE, 2015).

What type of energy does Panama use?

Buildings in Panama use electricity for lighting, cooling, heating and motive power, while bunker fuel and diesel are used in boilers and furnaces to produce heat, and petroleum coke is used in cement plants. The use of oil products corresponds to more than 80% of the industrial sector’s total energy consumption (Figure 8).