Does Ecuador have solar power?

Ecuador does have solar power, but it is still in its infancy. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, Ecuador has 26 MW of photovoltaic solar, with most of it coming from a 20-MW project commissioned in 2014. The electric generation mix on Ecuador’s grid is dominated by hydropower.

What type of energy does Ecuador use?

Ecuador’s renewable energy is comprised of hydro power (5,419 MW), biomass (1550 MW), wind (71 MW), photovoltaic (29 MW), and biogas (11 MW). Hydroelectric power plants are in three regions: coastal (2 provinces), Andes (9 provinces), and Amazon (4 provinces).

What is the main source of electricity in Ecuador?

The electric generation mix on Ecuador’s grid is dominated by hydropower. While wind and solar are in their early stages, Ecuador has 26 MW of photovoltaic solar capacity, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency.

What is the current status of solar power in Ecuador?

Wind and solar are very much in their infancy in Ecuador. The International Renewable Energy Agency reports that Ecuador has 26 MW of photovoltaic solar. The electric generation mix on Ecuador’s grid is dominated by hydropower.

What is the contribution of hydroelectric power in Ecuador?

This becomes an important strategic component within the Ecuadorian electricity production system. However, analyzed source by source, the greatest contribution is hydroelectric with 5064.16 MW of effective power of the total of 5254.95 MW, which implies 96.36% of the total renewable energy.

Where does Ecuador's electricity come from?

Ecuador’s state-owned electricity company, CELEC EP, imports electricity from neighboring Colombia. CELEC is also increasing diesel purchases from Petroecuador to power its thermal electric power plants. Ecuador had a peak demand of 5,110 MW in May 2025, and according to CENACE, electricity demand grows by 360 MW every year.