How does the electricity supply operate in Guatemala?
It is a consumer with a contracted power greater than 100 kW, is not subject to price regulation and the supply conditions will be freely agreed with a generator or marketer.
As of 2020, Guatemala had 4110 MW of installed electrical capacity, based primarily on hydro power (38.38%), fossil fuels (30.36%), and biomass (25.20%). Other renewable sources represented a much smaller percentage of capacity, including wind (2.61%), solar (2.25%) and geothermal energy (1.20%).
The power sockets in Guatemala are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 120 V at a frequency of 60 Hz. Check your need for a power plug (travel) adapter in Guatemala.
Select your country of residence, to check the compatibility of your power plugs in Guatemala. In Guatemala, power plugs and sockets (outlets) of type A and type B are used. The standard voltage is 120 V at a frequency of 60 Hz.
The National Energy Plan of Guatemala defines the promotion of renewables as a priority. The plan aims to promote the use of clean and environmentally friendly energy for domestic consumption without losing sight of energy security and the need for supply
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