Paraguay will develop its first artificial intelligence-based integrated climate and energy data platform, a tool that will allow for the analysis of risks associated with climate change and the identification of potential for generating renewable energy, such as solar and wind power.
The initiative was selected by the Climate Technology Accelerator Fund (CTAF), backed by South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), from among ten global technology projects. Paraguay is the only representative from Latin America and one of three countries chosen to implement demonstration projects, alongside Cambodia and Jordan.
The pilot project will be developed in the Boquerón department, in the Paraguayan Chaco, where a geospatial platform will be applied that combines satellite imagery, artificial intelligence, and data analysis to generate climate risk and renewable energy resource maps.
The tool will enable the anticipation of phenomena such as droughts, floods, and extreme events, in addition to improving the identification of areas with the greatest potential for solar and wind energy utilization. The results will be available through an open-access atlas for public institutions, emergency agencies, and the private sector.
Currently, Paraguay obtains about 99.5% of its electricity from hydroelectric sources, a dependency that increases its vulnerability during prolonged periods of drought. In September 2024, the Paraguay River reached one of its lowest recorded levels in over a century, affecting power generation and river transport.
The technology to be adapted in Paraguay was developed by the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) and is part of South Korea's national renewable energy map, used by over 15 million users. This will be the first application of this system in Latin America.
Implementation will be handled by the GGGI and led by the MADES environment ministry. The plan includes the development of the web platform, training for public institutions, academia, and private companies, plus a roadmap to expand its reach to the entire national territory.
The CTAF, created in 2026, seeks to connect climate technologies developed in South Korea with projects of global impact. With a committed investment of 21 billion South Korean won over seven years, the fund will finance initiatives aimed at accelerating climate change solutions and supporting the fulfillment of international emissions reduction commitments.