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Category: Energy

Argentina is finally getting its act together on renewables

Posted on October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 by gilesconstantine

While other Latin American countries storm on ahead in pursuit of greener energy, Argentina has barely got itself up and running, with chronic underinvestment in renewables. Until now, that is.

Chile plans innovative hydroelectric power plant in world’s driest desert

Posted on January 7, 2016October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

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.

Brazil’s wind energy sector whirring into action

Posted on November 19, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

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.

Bill Clinton highlights Central America’s potential for renewable energy

Posted on November 18, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

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.

Brazil belatedly joins the Solar race

Posted on November 4, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Better late than never as Brazil finally looks to develop solar power on a larger scale, with near-perfect conditions and a… Read more Brazil belatedly joins the Solar race

Finally, solar power is taking off in Chile

Posted on September 26, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

As a tiny village community in northern Chile becomes the first district in the country to be self-sufficient in energy,… Read more Finally, solar power is taking off in Chile

Forced to act by climate change and higher oil prices, Central America turns to renewables

Posted on September 16, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Climate change and higher oil prices are forcing Central American countries to turn to renewable sources to meet growing energy… Read more Forced to act by climate change and higher oil prices, Central America turns to renewables

Colombia gives green light to fracking

Posted on September 11, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Colombia to allow companies to start fracking for shale oil and gas, having claimed to have put strict regulations in… Read more Colombia gives green light to fracking

Uruguay: Montevideo’s Carrasco Airport to become first sustainable airport in the world

Posted on September 5, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo has signalled its intention to become the first fully sustainable airport in the world, by… Read more Uruguay: Montevideo’s Carrasco Airport to become first sustainable airport in the world

Ecuador: Yasuní and the ghost of Chevron

Posted on August 13, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

As the Ecuadorean oil company overseeing Yasuní oil extraction stands accused of a major spill elsewhere in the Amazon, the… Read more Ecuador: Yasuní and the ghost of Chevron

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