PSR participated in the training session “Quantitative Assessment of Renewable Energy Expansion in the 2024-2025 Auction”, promoted by the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Guatemala (MEM), with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Representing PSR, Ricardo Perez, Head of Analytical Tools, and Daniel Costa, Analyst in the area of ​​International Studies, were present.

The objective of the training was to deepen the participants’ knowledge on the use of the SDDP and OPTGEN computer models to plan the expansion of the electrical system efficiently, in line with the government’s strategic guidelines. The technology presented enables the simulation of the behavior of the national electrical system, allowing detailed analyses that consider factors such as wind, solar radiation and flows in river basins when determining the optimal expansion of the electrical system. In this way, the tool contributes to the optimization of the use of natural resources and the promotion of a more sustainable energy mix.

According to Ricardo Perez, the training represents a valuable opportunity to improve energy planning. “We believe that planning is through simulation. Current computational tools are so advanced that they allow us to simulate the future operation of electrical systems, taking into account different expansion scenarios and measuring the quantitative impacts of each source and important variables for the market, such as spot price. Through these simulations, the Ministry will be able to create energy policies that meet the desired results,” he said.

PSR’s participation in the training reinforces its commitment to technological advancement and sustainability in the global electricity sector, contributing to the development of innovative solutions that assist in the energy transition.