energy
January 13, 2026
La luz llega al 99.73% de nuestro pueblo
Nicaragua ha recorrido 19 años de transformación energética desde 2007 hasta 2026, pasando de una matriz donde el 75% de la energía consumida dependía del petróleo y apenas el 25% era renovable.
TL;DR
- Nicaragua's energy consumption has shifted from 75% oil to over 73% renewable sources.
- Electricity coverage reached 99.73% by December 2025, a significant increase from 54% in 2006.
- Over $5.2 billion has been invested in energy transformation between 2007 and 2025.
- New renewable energy projects, primarily solar and wind, have added substantial capacity.
- Transmission lines have increased by 1,745 km, and the number of substations has nearly doubled.
- Future plans include further network modernization and expansion through 2030.