The Salvadoran Association of Industrialists (ASI) inaugurated the National Energy Congress (COREN) 2024, an event centered on the implementation of renewable energy in the industry under the theme: “Energy Transition, Industrial Competitiveness, and Sustainability.”
The congress brings together around 70 exhibitors, both national and international, who share their experiences through conferences and discussion forums. Additionally, COREN 2024 features an exhibition area showcasing services, products, and innovations aimed at the energy sector, with the participation of leading companies in the field.
During the event, Fitzgerald Cantero, Director of Studies, Projects, and Information at The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), delivered a keynote speech on the challenges and perspectives for achieving carbon neutrality in the region’s electricity sector.
In recent years, Central American countries have implemented measures to diversify their energy matrix and promote the use of renewable sources. According to OLACDE data, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Panama, Nicaragua, and Guatemala are ranked globally for renewable electricity generation, with percentages ranging from 70% to 100%, indicating that they generate more than 70% of their energy from renewable sources.
COREN 2024 has established itself as a key platform for discussing the future of energy, highlighting advancements and trends in the regional electricity market, renewable energies, and energy efficiency, with the aim of broadening the vision and technical capabilities of the industrial sector.
Department of Communication and Institutional Relations – María Josefa Corral
