San Salvador’s Mayor, Mario Durán, unveiled plans to integrate solar energy systems into the municipal markets network of the capital. Durán emphasized the municipality’s commitment to the modernization of public spaces, particularly the bustling markets.
“We are in talks with various companies for the installation of solar panels in our markets,” revealed Durán during the Frente a Frente interview. He emphasized that introducing solar equipment into the municipal marketplaces would pave the way for “self-sustainable energy generation.”
Mayor Durán highlighted the municipality’s ongoing efforts to enhance the public markets, aiming to provide better services to the users. “Markets represent the best opportunity for the economy and significant savings. We have invested in modernizing these spaces through cleanliness, inspections, and infrastructure improvements,” he reiterated.
As part of their initiative, the municipality is on the verge of delivering the renovated market in the Escalón neighborhood to the citizens. Simultaneously, plans are underway for the construction of a new market on the site of the former national library.
The move towards solar energy not only aligns with global sustainability goals but also positions San Salvador as a city committed to embracing environmentally friendly solutions. Mayor Durán’s vision for modernized markets not only focuses on infrastructure but also emphasizes energy efficiency, ensuring a greener and more sustainable future for the capital’s commercial hubs.