Paraguay's first experimental green hydrogen production unit, located at the Itaipu Technological Park-Paraguay (PTI-PY), is already successfully operating the full production cycle using water and clean energy from the hydroelectric plant. The facility can produce, store, and directly supply electric vehicles, marking a milestone in training the first local specialists in this technology.
Paraguay's general director of Itaipu Binacional, Justo Zacarías Irún, led a delegation on Friday, July 3, 2026, to inspect the unit's progress. The technical inspection also included the attendance of the binational's executive administrative director, Justino Abrahan, and the executive and technical directors of PTI-PY, Carlos Mercado and Derlis Bóveda, respectively.
During the visit, technicians demonstrated the entire operational process. Gustavo Riveros, head of the Alternative Energy Technical Standards Unit at PTI-PY, explained that the delegation could see in detail the complete cycle, from production and storage to the use of hydrogen to charge an electric vehicle.
Justo Zacarías Irún expressed satisfaction with the research, emphasizing the strategic importance of green hydrogen in the medium and long term. "Energy is an issue that concerns the entire world. We in Paraguay have abundant renewable energy with our hydroelectric plants, but we also must think about the future and consider others," he stated.
The production of green hydrogen at the unit is carried out through water electrolysis using electrical energy from Itaipu. By employing a clean energy source, the resulting hydrogen is considered green. After separating water into hydrogen and oxygen, the gas is stored for later use. In addition to energy return, the pilot plant has a strong educational component, serving to train specialized human resources in this new technology for the country.