ALTERNATIVE ENERGY IN GUATEMALA First, we have some definition of alternative energy Solar energy i s a renewable energy, obtained from the use of electromagnetic radiation from the Sun. Wind energy is that energy obtained from the wind. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy that is obtained by taking advantage of the heat from the interior of the Earth that is transmitted through hot rock bodies or conduction and convection, where processes of interaction of groundwater and rocks are raised, giving rise to geothermal systems. In terms of energy, Guatemala comes as the second largest Central American power market, with a total generating capacity of 4.2GW( Power market in Guatemala, s.f.). Guatemala total energy generation capacity in 2016 was 10.9TWh, of which 41% came from fossil-based generation, 24% from large hydro, and 35% was from renewables (small hydro, wind, solar, biomass and geothermal)( Power market in Guatemala, s.f.). WIND ENERGY Guatemala's M...