Electricity consumption in Paraguay rose 21% in the first four months of 2026, driven by crypto mining and AI data centers. ANDE needs US$600 million per year but invests only half that. Engineers warn demand already exceeds 2027 forecasts and that, without accelerating projects, regions could face power shortages starting in 2029.
Guillermo Krauch
Ingeniero especialista del Instituto de Profesionales Paraguayos del Sector Eléctrico (IPPSE) que analiza la situación de la ANDE.