Asep is strengthening measures to guarantee electricity

In these moments of high temperatures and water shortages, consumption skyrocketed, forcing the respective entities to suspend the export of electricity.

Order Directorate for Public Services (ASEP) was issued by Resolution AN no. 18500-Elec of June 21, which was strengthened by Resolution AN no. 18627 of August 17, 2023.

In accordance with these regulations, National Dispatch Center suspend exports at any time and for as long as necessary, when, in its sole discretion, it affects or may affect the guarantee of supply of national demand.

At the same time, necessary imports are allowedat any time, when in their opinion they contribute to ensuring the supply of national demand.

On the other hand, Asep ordered the National Dispatch Center to apply the suspension of energy downloads from its own generators directly connected to the Transmission System, from September 1, 2023.

The last resolution of Asep continues to limit the use of hydroelectric sourcesespecially accumulation with a regulation of more than 90 days.

Panama is experiencing the consequences of the El Niño phenomenonwhich is characterized by little rainfall in the territory, despite the fact that it is in the rainy season.

Climate experts have warned that the frequency of El Niño in the country it could be extended until April next yearso they urge you to take the necessary precautions to be prepared.

This is recorded in the latest statistical reports 70% of electricity in the country is obtained from hydropower plants.

It’s May 30 The national government has declared an environmental emergency. Government resolution no. 48, $35 million was approved to address this situation.

The The Ministries of Agricultural Development and Health and the Institute for National Aqueducts and Sewage (Idaan)will have $10 million, each entity, to implement the necessary contracts to deal with the environmental crisis.