Like most other island nations in the Caribbean, Grenada depends disproportionately on imported oil products to meet its energy needs. Recent small-scale efforts have met with limited success in diversifying energy by tapping into local renewable energy resources. … [Read more...] about The Promise of Renewables in Grenada
Planning for Universal Electricity Access in Latin America and the Caribbean
With around 96% electricity access, Latin American and the Caribbean is on the way to becoming the first developing world region to achieve universal electricity access. However, the Sustainable Energy for All Americas initiative acknowledges that providing access to the last 25 million people in the region by 2030 will require coordinated planning and investment. … [Read more...] about Planning for Universal Electricity Access in Latin America and the Caribbean
Transforming Women’s Lives through Sustainable Energy for All
We would like to recognize the key role that energy plays in promoting health, safety, education and economic opportunity for women and girls around the globe. United Nations Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All), which was launched in 2011, recognizes the importance of the relationship between gender and energy. … [Read more...] about Transforming Women’s Lives through Sustainable Energy for All
Latin America is Fired Up about Natural Gas
Hydropower has long been the main source of electricity generation in Latin America and the Caribbean, followed by petroleum products and natural gas. But in the last decade natural gas has surged in importance. … [Read more...] about Latin America is Fired Up about Natural Gas
A New Model for the Oil Market
The dramatic drop in the price of crude oil from around 100 dollars per barrel ($/b) in June 2014 to just over 30 $/b today has produced a wealth of commentary and analyses. Some have focused on the impact that such a steep decline will have on oil exporters, others have discussed the potential benefits to consumers, and there have also been good discussions on fiscal and … [Read more...] about A New Model for the Oil Market