“…In 2023, the GoE estimated that during the 2023-2024 dry season (October through March), the Ecuadorian electrical system will have a shortfall of close to 460 MW In addition, the Colombian government is unable to supply electricity to Ecuador for the same climatic reasons. As of the writing of this work, the Ecuadorian government is trying to solve this shortage problem by activating thermal plants, increasing gas imports, and through international tenders (Orozco, 2023).…”