During the last few weeks, we have seen, heard, and read various information, in all possible media, about the pandemic that affects humanity. The impact of COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean is beginning to directly affect the lives of the population due to the decisions, both political and economic, that governments have taken in favor of social protection and human … [Read more...] about The electricity sector, a fundamental pillar in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic
Keeping the light on: How to ensure electric power services
The spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has led the countries of the region to implement different economic and social measures to reduce its impact. The uncertainty caused by the lack of a vaccine, the fast spread of the virus, or the uncertain time it may take to return to a normal routine causes more concern. The immediate priority of governments is to guarantee health … [Read more...] about Keeping the light on: How to ensure electric power services
Challenges of the energy sector within the Coronavirus crisis
The crisis caused by the coronavirus reminds us of modern society's dependence on electricity. This reliance is particularly evident in hospitals where electricity is needed to operate fans, refrigerators and other medical equipment; for communication between society and government; for production continuity (through teleworking schemes; education through online studies; and … [Read more...] about Challenges of the energy sector within the Coronavirus crisis
Renewable Energy Policies in Latin America and Caribbean: Auction and Net Metering
Latin American and the Caribbean holds a comfortable leading place in terms of the share of renewables in the electricity generation matrix, mainly due to the share of hydropower generation, which accounted for 47% of total power generation in 2018. Even though the share of renewables in the generation mix decreased by 5% from 2000 to 2018, the generation output of renewables … [Read more...] about Renewable Energy Policies in Latin America and Caribbean: Auction and Net Metering
Energy Security in the Caribbean: Where Distributed Generation and Resiliency Meet
Climate change mitigation, adaptation and finance couldn't be more pressing in Latin America and the Caribbean. In late November, the United Nations released the 10th edition of its Emissions Gap Report, which paints a bleak picture as it outlines the disparity between "where we are likely to be and where we need to be" in meeting out greenhouse gas emissions reduction … [Read more...] about Energy Security in the Caribbean: Where Distributed Generation and Resiliency Meet