The green energy forum co-hosted by POWERCHINA Ecuador Representative Office.
A pivotal green energy forum took place on May 9 in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. It was co-hosted by the POWERCHINA Ecuador Representative Office, Huawei, the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO), and the Ecuador Energy Forum Organization.
The event attracted over 250 participants, including the Chinese Ambassador to Ecuador, Chen Guoyou, Ecuador's Minister of Energy and Mines, Inés Manzano, and the representative of POWERCHINA in Ecuador, Bai Na. Delegates from Ecuador's Electric Co, the Latin American Energy Organization, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the University of San Francisco in Ecuador were also present.
Discussions focused on promoting renewable energy technologies, optimizing energy policies, and fostering innovation in project financing. These conversations aimed to tackle extreme climate challenges and explore sustainable development solutions tailored to Ecuador's needs.
Ambassador Chen Guoyou delivers a speech at the forum.
Ambassador Chen highlighted the Coca Codo Sinclair Hydropower Station, financed by China and built by POWERCHINA, which supplies 30 percent of Ecuador's electricity. This facility proved crucial during last year's drought, ensuring energy security.
Minister Manzano reiterated Ecuador's commitment to energy transition, promising tangible outcomes to meet public expectations and build a prosperous nation as envisioned by President Daniel Noboa. She stressed the importance of strengthening legal frameworks and integrating private sector innovation to foster an optimal investment climate.
The forum offered fresh insights into Ecuador's energy development and fostered opportunities for collaboration between international enterprises and the local market. POWERCHINA is committed to enhancing cooperation with Ecuadorian partners to advance green energy projects, supporting Ecuador's goal of a low-carbon, efficient energy future.
Minister Manzano delivers a speech.
