La energía para cocinar es esencial para el ser humano, pero aún existe un número significativo de personas en el mundo que utilizan combustibles contaminantes para esta actividad. Acceder a una energía asequible y sostenible aún no es una realidad para muchas comunidades en América Latina y el Caribe. Principalmente en las zonas periurbanas y rurales, las personas dependen … [Read more...] about Energía para cocinar en América Latina y el Caribe: los desafíos de Paraguay
La renovación de fuentes hidroeléctricas en Paraguay
El río Acaray es el protagonista de una obra de ingeniería muy importante para Paraguay. Sus aguas vienen produciendo energía renovable desde hace mucho tiempo en una planta de generación cerca de Ciudad del Este. La Represa de la Central Hidroeléctrica Acaray tiene una historia que contar, pues es la primera planta de generación hidroeléctrica del Paraguay construida hace … [Read more...] about La renovación de fuentes hidroeléctricas en Paraguay
Innovation in Energy: How information and communication technologies are shifting the way we produce and deliver energy in the region.
Innovation is the single one option to move the energy sector forward in Latin America and the Caribbean. We recently published a report to reflect on the latest trends and innovations in technology usage (ICT) in the energy industry, more specifically on how information and communication technologies are changing the way energy services are delivered. Technology has had a … [Read more...] about Innovation in Energy: How information and communication technologies are shifting the way we produce and deliver energy in the region.
Innovating with Clean Energy Solutions in Latin America’s Major Cities
Cities have a vital role to play in leading the clean energy transition. Over two-thirds of the world’s energy is consumed by them, and they are responsible for as much as 70 percent of man-made greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. [1],[2] According to the UN, urban areas are projected to house 60 percent of people globally, which means that one in every three people will live in … [Read more...] about Innovating with Clean Energy Solutions in Latin America’s Major Cities
SEforALL Americas at the 3rd Sustainable Energy for All Forum
“Going Further, Faster – Together” The global sustainable energy movement is very diverse and every two years it gathers in the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Forum. This year, the SEforAll Americas Hub will be joining governments, businesses, civil society and other international organizations at the 3rd SEforAll Forum in New York City between 3-5 April. The Forum … [Read more...] about SEforALL Americas at the 3rd Sustainable Energy for All Forum
