Mexico has a huge role to play in regional and global efforts to tackle carbon emissions and, after a major shake-up of its energy sector in recent years, seems to be realising both its responsibility and its potential. Continue reading Mexico ready to take on regional responsibility on climate change
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
Uruguay and Argentina are playing their part in the latest ‘green’ sporting revolution: the Formula E series, which aims to promote electric car use and the development of urban sustainability. Follow Eye On Latin America on Twitter @eola_blog for regular updates and … Continue reading Formula E: Motorsport’s green revolution comes to South America
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
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
First high-level summit on energy in Latin America focuses on dangers of energy poverty and need for greater infrastructure spending and regional integration, as well as sustainability of energy systems. Follow Eye On Latin America on Twitter @eola_blog for regular updates and … Continue reading Forum puts spotlight on energy poverty and integration in Latin America
Several countries are standing out in certain sectors, a high proportion of the region’s energy mix comes from renewables, and unconventional sources including geothermal and tidal energy are being developed. Follow Eye On Latin America on Twitter @eola_blog for regular updates and … Continue reading Latin America: leading the way on renewables?
