Project Info:-

This geothermal power project, with an expected installed capacity of 25 MW is located in Guatemala.

This project registered to the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) harnesses the power of heat stored beneath the earth’s surface to generate a clean, sustainable and reliable electricity source for the local communities. Increasing electricity capacity, specifically renewable energy, is an integral part of Guatemala’s development strategy. This project has helped to diversify the electricity portfolio of Guatemala and provide greater stability to consumers and the national economy, whilst meeting Guatemala’s increasing electricity demands.

Key social and environmental benefits of the project include:-

• The project will directly generate approximately 500 temporary jobs during the construction phase and 20 permanent operational jobs;
• Geothermal-derived electricity is relatively free of seasonal or fuel-driven supply fluctuations, therefore the project increases stability of power supply to consumers and to the national economy;
• The project includes a programme to reduce flooding of the local area through the repair of road infrastructure and the reforestation of hillsides with over 5,000 trees;
• Reduces emissions of harmful air pollutants by displacing electricity generated by fossil fuel plants and makes a positive impact on health in the host country; and
• Makes a contribution to global efforts to mitigate climate change by reducing over 82,000 tCO2e emissions annually.

Google coordinates:-

The exact location of the project is defined using GPS coordinates. These GPS coordinates are for the

Amatitlan Geothermal Field:

Longitude 14º 23’ 00’’ N - 14º 25’ 00’’N

Latitude 90º 35’ 00’’W - 90º 37’ 00’’ W