Leading countries based on hydropower capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2022 https://perma.cc/5X6B-YQ5U
The strong share of hydropower in Latin America and the policies to go beyond https://perma.cc/4X3N-4SMU
Ever since the start of the 2000’s Latin America and the Caribbean has become a proactive promoter of renewable energy. In 2020 the renewable energy capacity for the region neared 280 gigawatts (GW) which represents a growth of more than 60% when compared to the start of the decade. Its wind capacity stands at 34 GW, while its solar photovoltaic capacity stands at 21 GW. In 2019 the installed power capacity in Latin America surpassed 400 GW, an increase of almost 50% in comparison to 2010. Nevertheless, it is crucial to denote that despite the geographical proclivity regarding the diversification of the renewable energy market, hydropower has seized the clear victory within the region. In 2020, alone the hydropower capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to around 200 GW, representing a 30% increase in comparison to 2010.
South America, with an installed capacity of 176 GW, entailed the fastest hydropower growth rate after the East Asia and Pacific region in 2019; in 2020 Brazil surpassed China with 4,919 MW of added capacity.
On the other hand, Chile possesses almost 16 GW and Argentina almost 22 GW of hydropower potential. Additionally, in Colombia the Ituango hydropower plant is expected to start operating in 2021, as it is bound to support 17% of the country’s energy demand. Furthermore, within the scope of Peru’s plan to become energetically self-sufficient by 2040, a couple of power plants are expected to enter into operations within the next few years.
Untapped hydropower potential that exists in many regions of the world, particularly Asia and Africa
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The strong share of hydropower in Latin America and the policies to go beyond https://perma.cc/4X3N-4SMU
Ever since the start of the 2000’s Latin America and the Caribbean has become a proactive promoter of renewable energy. In 2020 the renewable energy capacity for the region neared 280 gigawatts (GW) which represents a growth of more than 60% when compared to the start of the decade. Its wind capacity stands at 34 GW, while its solar photovoltaic capacity stands at 21 GW. In 2019 the installed power capacity in Latin America surpassed 400 GW, an increase of almost 50% in comparison to 2010. Nevertheless, it is crucial to denote that despite the geographical proclivity regarding the diversification of the renewable energy market, hydropower has seized the clear victory within the region. In 2020, alone the hydropower capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to around 200 GW, representing a 30% increase in comparison to 2010.
South America, with an installed capacity of 176 GW, entailed the fastest hydropower growth rate after the East Asia and Pacific region in 2019; in 2020 Brazil surpassed China with 4,919 MW of added capacity.
On the other hand, Chile possesses almost 16 GW and Argentina almost 22 GW of hydropower potential. Additionally, in Colombia the Ituango hydropower plant is expected to start operating in 2021, as it is bound to support 17% of the country’s energy demand. Furthermore, within the scope of Peru’s plan to become energetically self-sufficient by 2040, a couple of power plants are expected to enter into operations within the next few years.
Untapped hydropower potential that exists in many regions of the world, particularly Asia and Africa
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