Plans to build a large hydroelectricity complex in the middle of the Atacama Desert have caught the attention of many, but Chile is one of the best-placed countries in the world for highly innovative energy projects of this kind. Continue reading Chile plans innovative hydroelectric power plant in world’s driest desert
Brazil achieves new record for electricity generated by wind power, as the country looks to a mix of renewables in order to make its energy mix cleaner and more reliable. Continue reading Brazil’s wind energy sector whirring into action
Central America has much to gain from a renewables revolution, not least because of its exposure to the damaging effects of climate change, and is finally starting to take advantage. Continue reading Bill Clinton highlights Central America’s potential for renewable energy
Better late than never as Brazil finally looks to develop solar power on a larger scale, with near-perfect conditions and a potential energy crisis in its hydroelectric sector due to drought. Follow Eye On Latin America on Twitter @eola_blog for regular updates and … Continue reading Brazil belatedly joins the Solar race
As a tiny village community in northern Chile becomes the first district in the country to be self-sufficient in energy, a solar power revolution is taking hold across the nation. Follow Eye On Latin America on Twitter @eola_blog for regular updates and … Continue reading Finally, solar power is taking off in Chile
Climate change and higher oil prices are forcing Central American countries to turn to renewable sources to meet growing energy demand. Fortunately the region has huge potential in this area. Follow Eye On Latin America on Twitter @eola_blog for regular updates and … Continue reading Forced to act by climate change and higher oil prices, Central America turns to renewables
Colombia to allow companies to start fracking for shale oil and gas, having claimed to have put strict regulations in place, but strategy is at odds with climate change commitments. Follow Eye On Latin America on Twitter @eola_blog for regular updates and … Continue reading Colombia gives green light to fracking
Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo has signalled its intention to become the first fully sustainable airport in the world, by generating all its energy needs on-site from clean renewable sources. Follow Eye On Latin America on Twitter: @eola_blog and onFacebook … Continue reading Uruguay: Montevideo’s Carrasco Airport to become first sustainable airport in the world
As the Ecuadorean oil company overseeing Yasuní oil extraction stands accused of a major spill elsewhere in the Amazon, the campaign against Chevron could well backfire on Correa’s pro-oil drive. Follow Eye On Latin America on Twitter @eola_blog for regular updates and … Continue reading Ecuador: Yasuní and the ghost of Chevron
Peru’s Environment Ministry reveals Climate Change strategy with plans to curb emissions, but elsewhere the government continues to prioritise economic growth from extractive activities, including a new dash for fracking. Follow Eye On Latin America on Twitter @eola_blog for regular updates and … Continue reading Peru unveils 2050 Climate Change strategy amid fracking plans
