Hydroelectric storage Belize

Energy Snapshot Belize

Current hydroelectric capacity is produced by 25.5 MW at the Mollejon Hydro Plant, 7.0 MW at the Chalillo Hydroelec-tric Dam Plant, 19 MW at the Vaca Hydroelectric Facilities, and 3.5 MW at the HydroMaya Dam. The University of Belize has a solar photovoltaic (PV) system that supplies 0.1% of the country''s electricity supply. Biomass supplies

Chalillo hydroelectric project complete

The US$30M Chalillo Hydroelectric project is a storage and generating plant which will increase average annual energy production from the Macal river by approximately 80GWh to 160 GWh/yr. BECOL, a subsidiary of Fortis, has built the Chalillo dam upstream from the existing dam it owns and operates on the Macal river, the 25MW Mollejon

BELIZE

This document presents Belize''s Energy Report Card (ERC) for 2021. The ERC provides an overview of the energy sector performance in Belize. The ERC also includes energy efficiency, technical assistance, workforce, training and capacity building information, subject to the availability of data.

Fortis Belize – The Renewable Energy Expert

Fortis Belize operates three hydroelectric facilities, the Mollejon, Chalillo, and Vaca dams, on the Macal River and produces renewable energy that is sold to Belize Electricity Limited. The water used for power generation passes through unchanged and remains safe for agriculture and recreational use.

-BELIZE – ENERGY STORAGE AS AN ENABLER FOR BELIZE

ü 40 MW of battery storage is required in the immediate short-term ü Battery storage first use: enable the integration of variable renewable energy (wind/solar) ü Battery storage second use:

Chalillo Dam

The Chalillo Dam is a gravity dam on the Macal River about 33 km (21 mi) south of San Ignacio in Cayo District, Belize. [3] [4] Chalillo Dam''s maximum capacity is 7.0 MW. [1] [2] The dam was constructed by Sinohydro of Beijing, China between 2002 and 2005 with the primary purpose of hydroelectric power production. [5]

ETI Energy Snapshot

Belize U.S. Department of Energy Energy Snapshot Population Size 383,071 Total Area Size 22,970 Sq. Kilometers Total GDP $1.87 Billion Gross National Income (GNI) per Capita $4,470 Share of GDP Spent on Imports 58% Fuel Imports 1.5% Urban Population Percentage 46% Energy Storage Rebates

Operations

Fortis Belize operates three hydroelectric facilities on the Macal River in western Belize – the Mollejon, Chalillo, and Vaca dams. The Mollejon and Vaca facilities operate using a run-of-river system, with limited water storage and relying heavily on river flows.

Chalillo Dam

The Chalillo Dam is a gravity dam on the Macal River about 33 km (21 mi) south of San Ignacio in Cayo District, Belize. Chalillo Dam''s maximum capacity is 7.0 MW. The dam was constructed by Sinohydro of Beijing, China between 2002 and 2005 with the primary purpose of hydroelectric power production. The project budget was approximately US 30 million. Its construction generated controver

Operations

-BELIZE – ENERGY STORAGE AS AN ENABLER FOR BELIZE

ü 40 MW of battery storage is required in the immediate short-term ü Battery storage first use: enable the integration of variable renewable energy (wind/solar) ü Battery storage second use: electricity service reliability improvement, by providing additional capacity

2020 ENERGY REPORT CARD BELIZE

This document presents Belize''s Energy Report Card (ERC) for 2020. The ERC provides an overview of the energy sector performance in Belize. The ERC also includes energy efﬁciency, technical assistance, workforce, training, and capacity building information, subject to the availability of data.

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6 FAQs about [Hydroelectric storage Belize]

How many MW of hydroelectric power does Belize have?

Where does the energy in Belize come from?

Almost half the energy in Belize comes from hydroelectric power and biomass. BEL purchases 71.5% of its electricity from five domestic independent power producers (IPPs) which produce much of the remaining energy—about 55.6%—of all the electrical needs of the country, and about 40% from a Mexican government-owned electric utility.

How much does electricity cost in Belize?

Belize’s utility rates are approximately $0.22 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), lower than the Caribbean regional average of $0.33/kWh because of existing renewable energy projects, but still high compared with U.S. mainland rates.

How many kilowatts can a private company generate in Belize?

Private entities are allowed to generate up to 75 kilowatts of power, after which licensing requirements apply. Almost half the energy in Belize comes from hydroelectric power and biomass.

Who owns Belize Electricity Limited (BEL)?

95% by 2030 Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) distributes electricity throughout the country. It is owned by the government of Belize (70.2%), the Social Security Board (26.9%), and approximately 1,500 shareholders (2.9%) and is regulated by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).

How can Belize achieve a low-carbon community by 2033?

This strategy estab-lishes a framework for transitioning Belize’s energy sector and recommends programs and action plans for achieving a low-carbon community by 2033 through improved energy eficiency and conservation measures as well as increased development of the country’s renewable energy resources.

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