Hydropower · 2026-03-28 · ◆ AI-translated

Itaipú: Expert Recommends Tariff Reduction Plus Additional Resources in Annex C Talks

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Energy expert Dr. Victorio Oxilia recommended seeking a tariff reduction below the current US$19.28/kW-month while generating additional resources for ANDE. He suggested a rate above US$9.5/kW-month could still produce surplus revenue for royalties or a dedicated transparent fund (via national budget) to finance infrastructure: new turbines, expanded floating solar, and transmission networks. Oxilia advocated maintaining the ~US$12.6/MWh additional payment from Brazil for firm energy and building a frequency conversion station in Paraguay for operational sovereignty. He viewed direct resource generation from Itaipu as the simplest financing mechanism for both countries’ electricity sectors.

◆ AI Context Note
A balanced approach could ease financial pressure on Paraguay's electricity utility while funding new generation amid rising demand (13%+ YoY).
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