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What did power generation look like in 2024, the dry reference year?

According to the cited documentsTo be confirmedEnergy and water

Hydroelectric

5,334 GWh

41%2024Guate en Datos

In 2024, the dry reference year, hydro contributed 5,334 GWh (41%), mineral coal 2,720 GWh (21%), petroleum coke 1,656 GWh (13%) and biomass 1,593 GWh (12%), according to Guate en Datos using AMM data. Local generation was 13,117.41 GWh and demand 13,496.29 GWh (AMM). According to MEM, 2024 recorded the highest peak average spot price since 1999: drought and high temperatures called on the most expensive plants.

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  • Mineral coal2,720 GWh21%2024Guate en Datos
  • Petroleum coke1,656 GWh13%2024Guate en Datos
  • Biomass1,593 GWh12%2024Guate en Datos
  • Local generation13,117.41 GWh2024AMM
  • Demand13,496.29 GWh2024AMM
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Sources

  • Guate en Datos

    Matriz eléctrica

    • Hydroelectric
    • Mineral coal
    • Petroleum coke
    • 1 more figure
    guateendatos.org.gtAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • AMM

    Mercado eléctrico de Guatemala: Oportunidades de inversión

    • Local generation
    • Demand
    amm.org.gtAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • MEM

    Desarrollo Energético y Ambiental en Guatemala, alojada por FUNDESA

    fundesa.org.gtAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source