Over the past several years, the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean have taken action and defined policies to increase energy efficiency in all sectors of the economy. … [Read more...] about Institutions and Financing for Energy Efficiency
Latin America and the Caribbean Leading the Way in Renewable Energy
*The 2016 key findings report is available in Portuguese here. The REN21 Renewables 2016 Global Status Report indicates that countries across Latin America and the Caribbean continue to have some of the world’s highest targeted shares for renewable energy deployment. The Renewables 2016 Global Status Report is the world’s most frequently referenced annual … [Read more...] about Latin America and the Caribbean Leading the Way in Renewable Energy
Sustainable Energy Marketplace Announces Project Winners
The Sustainable Energy Marketplace for Latin America and the Caribbean, a joint initiative led by IDB and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is pleased to announce that it will award up to $300,000 in technical assistance to advance the development of six renewable energy projects. … [Read more...] about Sustainable Energy Marketplace Announces Project Winners
Scaling Up Sustainable Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean
There are 1.4 billion people that lack energy access worldwide, 25 million of these live in Latin America. Yet, with a coordinated effort, Latin America and the Caribbean could be the first region in the world to reach universal access to modern energy. … [Read more...] about Scaling Up Sustainable Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean
Barriers to Electrification in Latin America
When it comes to providing electricity access to homes, both economic and the geographical factors play a role. This column examines the state of economic development of a country in order to explain electricity access. … [Read more...] about Barriers to Electrification in Latin America