Hydropower · 2026-03-26 · ◆ AI-translated
Experts Warn Paraguay Must Prepare for Possible Energy Imports from Brazil via Itaipú
Itaipu: Experts warn that Paraguay must prepare for a scenario of “importing” energy from Brazil, Experts warn that Paraguay must prepare for a possible scenario of importing energy from Brazil through Itaipu. With consumption growing 13.1% in the first two months of 2026, specialists warn of the need to diversify the energy mix and strengthen transmission infrastructure.
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This challenges the long-held assumption that Paraguay is purely a hydropower exporter. Rapid demand growth driven by data centers, crypto mining, and industrialization could flip Paraguay's energy balance within a decade without major grid and generation investments.