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On August 12, Magdalena, in partnership with MPC Energy Solutions, officially inaugurated Magdalena Solar I, a new solar energy plant located in La Democracia, Escuintla. The plant will generate clean energy annually, enough to power more than 15,000 Guatemalan households.<\/p>\n
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With an installed capacity of 66 megawatts-peak (MWp)\u2014referring to its maximum generation output\u2014Magdalena Solar I was designed to meet high environmental standards. Built on land previously used for sugarcane cultivation, the facility will produce over 142,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of clean energy each year.<\/p>\n\n
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The launch of this solar plant positions Escuintla as a benchmark for renewable energy in the region and expands Magdalena\u2019s diversified energy portfolio. The company currently contributes around 13% of Guatemala\u2019s national electricity supply, through biomass thermal, hydroelectric, and now solar energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The inauguration ceremony was attended by President Bernardo Ar\u00e9valo, Jorge Leal, CEO of Magdalena, as well as government officials and private sector representatives. All highlighted the project\u2019s importance for Guatemala\u2019s energy transition.<\/p>\n\n
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\u201cMagdalena Solar I is a platform for sustainable development that strengthens the stability of our energy system, boosts national industry competitiveness, and confirms Guatemala\u2019s potential as a destination for responsible investment,\u201d said Jorge Leal, CEO of Magdalena.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
During its construction, the project created temporary jobs with a focus on hiring local residents. It also supported social programs such as solar energy technical training, school workshops on sustainability, and the installation of solar-powered street lighting in La Democracia and La Gomera.<\/p>\n
On August 12, Magdalena, in partnership with MPC Energy Solutions, officially inaugurated Magdalena Solar I, a new solar energy plant located in La Democracia, Escuintla. The plant will generate clean energy annually, enough to power more than 15,000 Guatemalan households. With an installed capacity of 66 megawatts-peak (MWp)\u2014referring to its maximum generation output\u2014Magdalena Solar I […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":13034,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[338,341,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-news","category-sin-categorizar"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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