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Does Paraguay need to expand its power system?

Also, we estimated the annual revenues for the government of Paraguay and Itaipu through its electricity exports to Brazil. We find that Paraguay needs to expand the capacity of its power system, mainly by investing in hydropower plants, to cover its future electricity needs and sustain national electricity export levels.

Why is the cession rate of Paraguayan electricity augmented?

The cession rate of Paraguayan electricity is augmented to compensate for the lost value of Paraguayan power sold to Brazil due to the Itaipu rate decrease. The 30% decrease is an assumption in case the government decides to increase the cost again to compensate for the previous debt payments and choose to make an investment fund.

Is OSeMOSYS a good model for energy planning in Paraguay?

This analysis indicated as fundamental for Paraguay´s electricity expansion plan by government officials. To do this study, a bottom-up open-source cost optimization model for medium to long term energy planning, such as OSeMOSYS, had to be considered.

Does Paraguay have a constant electricity export price?

A constant electricity export price was assumed for electricity exports from Paraguay to Argentina, as this is the baseline against which the Itaipu treaty negotiations are likely to be compared. Particular protocols of electricity exchange with neighboring countries considered [ 10 ].

How much electricity does Paraguay need in 2040?

The electricity needs of Paraguay increase from 12.42 TWh in 2018 to 24.40 TWh in 2040. Thus, the existing capacity of the country´s energy system increases from 8.84 GW in 2018, to 11.5 GW in 2026 and 11.65 GW in 2040 to cover the local electricity demand and export the excess electricity.

Why is strategic energy planning important in Paraguay?

The electricity demand projections analyzed emphasize the importance of strategic energy planning. Even though Paraguay has overcapacity in the power system to supply domestic electricity demand, the generation capacity needs to be expanded in the future.