INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Ecuador exported 37.15 megawatts (MW) of electricity to northern Peru on February 24 and 25, 2025, according to Primicias
generate surplus energy.Heavy rains have boosted water levels at the Mazar reservoir, a key source for three hydroelectric plants with a
combined capacity of 1,757 MW
This ensured Ecuador could meet domestic needs while exporting surplus electricity.Ecuador Strengthens Regional Energy Role with Electricity
(Photo Internet reproduction)Ecuador has transitioned from importing electricity to exporting it, leveraging its hydroelectric
infrastructure for regional integration
The Machala-Zorritos line, with a nominal capacity of 110 MW, supports short-term energy transactions between Ecuador and Peru.Strengthening
Regional Energy IntegrationHowever, the current infrastructure limits the volume of exports
To address this, Ecuador and Peru are advancing a $290 million (R$1.74 billion) high-voltage interconnection project.The planned 500 kV line
International lenders like the European Investment Bank and Inter-American Development Bank are contributing $125 million (R$750 million)
each to fund the project.This new line will increase cross-border transmission capacity from 80 MW to 680 MW
It also forms part of the Andean Electrical Interconnection System (SINEA), which aims to create a regional electricity market involving
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and Bolivia.The project promises economic and environmental benefits by reducing costs and integrating
renewable energy sources across borders
investments highlight its ambition to become a key energy hub in South America, supporting regional growth through strategic partnerships.
