
The title of this news article quotes Edwin Núñez, president of ETESAL (Empresa Transmisora de El Salvador), from a recent interview. No Blackouts or Shortages, Affirms Edwin Núñez, President of ETESAL. He also highlighted the crucial role that the institution plays in the country’s energy sector.
«Until a few years ago, El Salvador was an energy importer; an average of 22% of the energy consumed in the country was brought from abroad (note: it was brought from other Central American countries). With the arrival of the President (Nayib Bukele), the possibility has been created for more generation companies to come in. We are seeing many solar energy companies that have been established to increase the energy matrix…»
All this in addition to the power plants that the government of El Salvador has inaugurated in recent years.

Núñez stated that ETESAL is «the backbone of the country’s energy system».Núñez emphasized that thanks to the institution’s efforts, electrical energy is reaching regions that had historically been neglected by previous administrations.
According to him, these advancements not only ensure a stable supply for the country but have also allowed El Salvador to become an energy exporter.«El Salvador has energy stability. There is not even the slightest risk of a blackout or energy shortage in El Salvador. Furthermore, El Salvador has now become an energy exporter», Núñez emphasized.
He added that under President Nayib Bukele’s leadership, they are not repeating old practices but adopting the latest technologies to keep the country at the forefront of energy matters.
Additionally, Núñez highlighted the inter-institutional collaboration and work with the private sector, noting that «Government institutions work as a single team to benefit Salvadorans. We also collaborate with private sectors in a coordinated manner to ensure that Salvadorans are always the most benefited».
In a recent forum organized with Huawei, Núñez revealed that the Government will hold the first National Energy Congress (CONADE). «This congress will be a fair with exhibitions from different companies showcasing the latest global technology in sectors like energy generation, transmission, and distribution», he noted.
Finally, Núñez reiterated that ETESAL is responsible «for delivering all the energy in El Salvador and is the backbone of the country’s energy system».
With these advancements and collaborations, El Salvador is positioning itself as a benchmark in energy stability and progress in the region.
Source: x.com (The interview begins at minute 9:19.)