Ecuador private 65 MW solar plant starts industrial supply under self-supply model

Río de Oro Energy, a private 65 MW photovoltaic project in Santa Elena, Ecuador, has begun supplying industries under a remote self-supply modality, generating 90 GWh annually without selling to the state grid. This marks a notable shift toward private distributed generation in Ecuador, potentially easing grid strain and reducing industrial energy costs, though its broader market impact remains limited.