It is estimated that the cheapest green hydrogen (H2) production in 2030 would come from Latin American countries. The latest data on hydrogen levelized costs shows: 1) a decrease of 13% in the 2030 green H2 forecast, compared to the previous outlook; [1]2) by 2030, green hydrogen should be cheaper than blue hydrogen in many markets and it will be competitive with natural gas … [Read more...] about Would green hydrogen be the natural development of Latin America and Caribbean renewables endowment?
Mariel Juárez Olvera
Mariel Juárez Olvera is a climate change finance specialist with over a decade of experience mobilizing concessional resources and structuring innovative investment solutions to address climate and environmental challenges. She has led strategic partnerships with major climate funds – including the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Climate Investment Funds (CIF)—and has led the development of novel financial instruments and business models aligned with Multilateral Development Banks strategies and donor priorities. Currently a Climate Change Specialist at the IDB, she plays a leading role in designing and piloting co-investment vehicles and pioneering climate finance structures that attract concessional resources. Her career includes roles as Associate Manager at EBRD, Senior Analyst at IHS Markit, Policy Analyst at the OECD, and Future Energy Leader at the World Energy Council. She holds an MSc in Economics and Business Administration with a focus on Energy, Natural Resources and the Environment from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), a Master in Finance from EGADE Business School, and completed executive coursework through the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) at Yale School of Management.