4 FAQs about Panama power generation energy storage frequency regulation project

How has the electricity market changed in Panama?

The dynamics of the electricity market were also overhauled, creating a wholesale market including daily generation capacity spot markets. In 2016, Panama approved the National Electrification Plan (PEN) 2015 - 2050, which aligns with Panama's climate goals and involves significant scale-up of green energy sources.

What is Panama's national electrification plan?

In 2016, Panama approved the National Electrification Plan (PEN) 2015 - 2050, which aligns with Panama's climate goals and involves significant scale-up of green energy sources. Energy & IIT Comillas, 2024. Interviews with Coalition and government stakeholders, 2025.

Who manages electricity distribution in Panama?

Electricity distribution in Panama is managed by three companies: ENSA, EDEMET, and EDECHI. The Panamanian State owns 49% of the shares in these distribution companies, while Naturgy holds 51% in EDEMET and EDECHI, and Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) owns 51% of ENSA.

How did Panama's hydropower development change in the 1990s and 2000s?

The 1990s and 2000s saw privatization of these assets and changes in both energy market structures and regulation. Sources: Panama's hydropower development defined by fierce resistance and tough choices, Circle of Blue, Schneider, 2015.

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