The deployment of Digital Smart Metering (DSM) is essential to achieve the digitalization of a more decentralized and decarbonized energy sector, and to provide the main energy sector agents access to immediate, reliable, and harmonized data for decision-making. Smart meters are electronic devices that measure and record electricity consumption in real-time and allow for … [Read more...] about Regulatory recommendations to encourage the deployment of digital smart metering
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Collaboration as a catalyst for decarbonization
3 lessons learned from our collaboration with other energy institutions and Latin America’s path to decarbonization The global energy market has experienced volatility, price increases, and energy security challenges on many fronts in recent years. According to the 2022 World Energy Outlook, geopolitical and economic concerns have affected the energy markets worldwide, … [Read more...] about Collaboration as a catalyst for decarbonization
Bringing together the Caribbean through Energy
Accelerating private investment for a secure, resilient, and low carbon energy future through the Caribbean Regional Energy Policy Dialogue 2023 Energy services are key for improving lives across the Caribbean. The region experiences some of the highest electricity costs globally due to their heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels for power generation, thus impacting their … [Read more...] about Bringing together the Caribbean through Energy
A nature-based asset in action: Transforming Guyana with renewables
With over 11 billion barrels of oil reserves (one of the highest levels per capita in the world) and GDP growth rates and fiscal revenues rising tremendously over time, Guyana, as a new oil producer, is at the threshold of a new era. At the same time, the Government of Guyana is embarking on a cleaner transformation for domestic electricity generation, taking advantage of its … [Read more...] about A nature-based asset in action: Transforming Guyana with renewables
Five things you should know about the green energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean
During COP27, countries reaffirmed their 2016 Paris Agreement commitments, as most global institutions agree that countries must shift away from coal, oil, and gas and towards cleaner sources of energy. These sources include constantly improving technologies such as wind and solar. They also include nascent industries like hydrogen. In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), … [Read more...] about Five things you should know about the green energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean