Featured Opportunities
Explore Active Renewable Energy
Conchagua 30 MW Solar EPC Project
Renewable Energy
POWERCHINA is executing a 30 MW solar EPC contract near La Unión Bay.
A utility-scale solar PV plant with opportunities for financing and O&M partners.
EPC: POWERCHINA
Capacity: 30 MW
Partners: POWERCHINA, El Salvador’s Ministry of Environment
ROI & Financing: TBD
Contact : ✉ info@powerchina.cn
El Mozote Solar Water Project
Clean Energy + Rural Development
Solar-powered pumping system for 360 families in El Mozote.
Over 30 solar panels provide clean water, led by Solidaridad Internacional Andalucía and ASPS.
Capacity: Serves ~360 families
Partners: ASPS NGO, Solidaridad Internacional Andalucía
Contact : ✉ contact@solidaridadandalucia.org
Geothermal Expansion Loan
Geothermal Energy
$150M World Bank loan for geothermal development.
Targeting Chinameca and San Vicente, adding 74 MW to the grid.
Loan: USD 150M from World Bank
Partners: LaGeo S.A. de C.V.
Contact : ✉ info@lageo.com.sv
15 de Septiembre Hydroelectric PV Project
Renewable Energy
19.2 MW solar plant at a hydroelectric site, 50% complete.
Solar-plus asset at “15 de Septiembre” dam boosts energy capacity.
Capacity: 19.2 MW
Location: “15 de Septiembre” hydropower plant
Contact : ✉ info@elsalvadorgobernment.com
3 February Hydroelectric Dam (El Chaparral)
Hydropower
67 MW dam on Torola River, inaugurated October 2023.
Government-led project by Astaldi enhances grid resilience.
Capacity: 67 MW
Location: San Luis de la Reina
Cost: USD 800M
Contact : ✉ info@elsalvador.com
Cimarrón Hydroelectric Plant
Hydropower
Planned 261 MW facility on the Lempa River.
Aims to boost hydropower capacity via national utility CEL.
Capacity: 261 MW
Partners: CEL, Ministry of Energy
Contact : ✉ info@cel.gob.sv
Energía del Pacífico LNG Plant
Energy Infrastructure
380 MW natural gas plant with FSRU terminal.
Financed by IDB, KfW, and OPIC, it diversifies energy sources.
Capacity: 378 MW
Partners: EDP, Quantum Energy, Invenergy
Contact : ✉ info@energiadelpacifico.com
Fruit Beech Corridor / “Surf City II”
Tourism Infrastructure
13 km coastal road improving access to 11 beaches.
$41M investment for roads, bridges, and bike lanes.
Investment: USD 41M
Location: Usulután–San Miguel–La Unión
Contact : ✉ info@elsalvadorinenglish.com
Airport of the Pacific, La Unión
Transport Infrastructure
New airport for eastern El Salvador, 2025–2027.
Part of Cuscatlán Plan, serving La Unión and Bitcoin City.
Gates: Initial two, expandable
Passenger Capacity: 300,000 → 5M/year
Contact : ✉ info@elsalvadorinenglish.com
Freight & Logistics Upgrades (Support JICA)
Transport/Infrastructure
Planning regional freight and logistics corridors.
Enhances ports, highways, and rail for regional trade.
Partner: JICA, Ministry of Transport
Contact : ✉ info@jica.go.jp
Investment Opportunities in El Salvador
Explore key projects and investment opportunities fostering collaboration between El Salvador and China.
| Project | Investment Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Conchagua Solar EPC |
✅ Yes |
Co-financing, O&M, expansions
|
|
Geothermal Loan (Chinameca, SV) |
⚠️ Moderate |
Supply/consulting roles for expansion |
|
15 de Septiembre Solar-Hydro |
⚠️ Moderate |
PV integration with hydroecon plant |
|
3 February Dam |
⚠️ Low-Mod |
Better for O&M/service proposals |
|
Cimarrón Hydropower |
✅ Yes |
Equity, development phase roles |
|
LNG Power Plant |
✅ Yes |
Power plant equipment, fuel, equity packages |
|
Surf City II Corridor |
✅ Yes |
Tourism Infrastructure and services |
|
Pacific Intl Airport |
✅ Yes |
PPP investment, airport operations |
|
Ancillary Airport Services & Logistics |
✅ Yes |
Retail, logistics, terminal contracting |
|
Airport Ancillaries (road/logistic/etc.) |
✅ Yes |
Support services for airport functionality |
|
JICA Freight Logistics Plan |
✅ Yes |
Implementation contracts, infrastructure delivery |
Recommended Action for Investors
1. Reach out to project owners or ministries, using contact emails provided.
2. Request RFPs or EOI packages for PPP or EPC first-tier opportunities.
3. Monitor tender portals (e.g. CEPA, Ministry, JICA) for formal procurement processes.
4. Consider collaboration with local development banks or trade institutions for advisory.