Executive Hydroelectric Commission Of The Lempa River (Grupo CEL)

Company description

El Salvador's state Río Lempa hydropower commission, Grupo CEL, is engaged in the generation and sale of electric power from hydropower plants. Founded in 1945, the company owns and operates the Guajoyo, Cerrón Grande, 5 de Noviembre and 15 de Septiembre hydropower plants, all located along the Lempa river.

Grupo CEL is also involved in the development of new renewable energy projects. Grupo CEL has four subsidiaries: geothermal energy development firm Geotérmica Salvadoreña (LaGeo), distributor Empresa Transmisora de El Salvador (ETESAL), investment company Inversiones Energéticas (INE), and power generation firm Compañía Eléctrica Cucumacayán (CECSA).

Company details

City:
San Salvador
Address:
Executive Hydroelectric Commission Of The Lempa River 9a. Calle Poniente No. 950, between 15a. and 17a. North Avenue, Government Center, San Salvador, El Salvador, Central America
Phone:

Participation in projects

Projects Transactions
List of the updates in which the company was involved

Company updates

  • November 03, 2022

    Construction begins at 17 MW solar PV project in La Libertad

    El Salvador's Lempa River Hydroelectric Executive Commission (Grupo CEL) has begun construction of a 17 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Talnique, La Libertad department, El Salvador.  The...

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