Electric power utility efficiency improvement study, Guatemala Mission.

摘要

The continued economic development of Guatemala is dependent upon reliable and low cost energy supplies. The country is rich in indigenous energy resources, including hydropower and geothermal power. The electric power sector, generally termed the Sistema Nacional Interconnectado (SNI) in Guatemala, consists of three major institutions: the Instituto Nacional de Electrificacion (INDE), the Empresa Electrica de Guatemala, S.A. (EEGSA), and the Empresas Electricas Municipales y Privados (EEMP). In addition to the interconnected thermal and hydro generation facilities, INDE operates five isolated power stations to provide power to remote areas in Guatemala. All five stations utilize diesel cycle internal combustion engine/generator sets, and are managed centrally by the Gerencia de Produccion in Guatemala City. Billing and collections functions are managed by commercial offices in each respective area. The mission to Guatemala was organized as part of the Electric Power Utility Efficiency Improvement Study (EPUES). The purpose of EPUES is to determine the management, technical, and institutional factors related to power plant performance in developing countries. The team was composed of three specialists supported by A.I.D. funding, with local support provided by USAID/ Guatemala and a local contractor. The mission was divided roughly into two phases. The first phase included a comprehensive review of the power sector, INDE's role in the sector, and a management audit of INDE. The second phase of the mission was dedicated almost entirely to isolated diesel power plant audits. 6 figs., 11 tabs.