El Salvador Advances Geothermal Expansion with World Bank Support

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El Salvador is pursuing an expansion of its geothermal energy capabilities with support from the World Bank, significantly contributing to its electricity supply. This project is set to enhance the country's position in the renewable energy sector.

Geothermal energy supplies about 21 percent of El Salvador’s net electricity, placing the country among the world’s leaders in its use of this renewable source. The state-owned utility LaGeo now plans to add more capacity after the World Bank approved a $150 million loan in March 2025. The six-year project will fund drilling and construction […] The post El Salvador Advances Geothermal Expansion with World Bank Support appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.