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Electromobility in Paraguay: Introducing 1,000 electric buses by 2027

In June 2022, the Government of Paraguay sanctioned the bill “Incentives and promotion of electric transport in Paraguay” with the aim of establishing a regulatory framework to promote and incentivise the use of electric transport in the public sector. Currently, there are 1,400 diesel buses in operation, of which 50 per cent are conventional buses. The government plans to acquire an average of 200 electric buses each year over the next five years, that is approximately 1,000 buses, to replace the existing fleet.

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Renewables Readiness Assessment: Paraguay

The Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA) process for Paraguay has identified key actions for accelerating the deployment of renewable energy in the country. This report by IRENA examines Paraguay’s energy institutions and their governance, long-term energy planning practices, and the socio-economic benefits of promoting renewable and low-carbon technologies in the end-use sectors.

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