As a nation, we face the challenge of modernizing our electricity sector to maximize the benefits of our energy potential. The deregulation of the electricity market—which involves shifting from a centralized state-run model to a competitive one with private participation—could be a crucial step toward improving efficiency, attracting investment, and meeting growing demand. However, this transition is not straightforward and requires meticulous planning.

Paraguay, blessed with one of the cleanest electricity grids in the world, faces a crucial dilemma: how to modernize its electricity sector to meet demand that is growing at a breakneck pace—18.4% in 2024 alone, according to ANDE—without sacrificing its energy sovereignty or driving up the cost of a resource that is a source of national pride.