Chile is leading the transition toward renewable energy in South America and beyond. It has advantages from the highest level of green energy penetration in their electricity matrix. Solar and wind power account for 39.5% of the country’s total generation of electricity. This makes renewable energy more than thermal generation (36.8%) and hydrogen (21.3%). Chile […]
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Chile’s energy business, Colbún, has launched operations at a solar-powered green hydrogen facility in the Nehuenco thermoelectric complex. This strategy replaces the usage of fossil-based hydrogen to cool generators. The $1.6 million plant operates independently of the national grid, producing hydrogen for the generators’ cooling systems. The project consists of a 100 kW solar array,
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Argentina has great potential to host the first Stargate project in South America, powered by clean energy. This infrastructure would position Argentina as a regional and global leader in artificial intelligence, drive economic growth, and expand opportunity across the country. OpenAI and Sur Energy signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore a large-scale data
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Argentina’s power producer, Central Puerto SA, recently signed a five-year agreement to supply renewable electricity to Axion Energy’s refinery in Campana, Buenos Aires. Under the new deal, 25% of the refinery’s power consumption will come from renewable sources, equal to 60 GWh per year. The electricity will come from Central Puerto’s wind and solar farms
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Recently, Bolivia has been battling with a fuel shortage, with insufficient funding to import fuel. Bolivia’s production of liquid hydrocarbons and natural gas has also declined due to the depletion of mature fields. Fuel shortages disrupt agriculture, transportation, food security, strain government finances, and lead to political and social unrest in the country. The fuel
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Wind power generation in Bolivia recorded 56.6 GWh among the four wind power plants operated by the National Electricity Company (ENDE Corporacion). September recorded the highest winds in the four wind farms, taking advantage of these resources for the generation of wind energy in the country. The higher generations show an increase in wind energy
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Bolivia recently recorded an increase in lithium carbonate exports, reaching $19.6 million by August 2025. This represents a 1,145% growth compared with the same period last year. Bolivia maintains one of the largest lithium deposits globally in Salar de Uyuni. Lithium carbonate plays a crucial role in the production of rechargeable batteries for vehicles and
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Bolivia is integrating the Internet of Things into electrical grids, creating smart grids. This represents a paradigm shift from a centralized, one-way power delivery system to a dynamic, intelligent, and bidirectional network. The adoption of IoT-driven smart grid technologies enhances grid reliability, integrates renewable energy, and empowers consumers. The vast natural resources in Bolivia ease
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Bolivia’s grid has traditionally depended on natural gas and hydropower. Some of these sources contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. However, the country aims to integrate variable renewable energy sources such as solar and wind on a large scale. Integrating this energy into the national grid demands updated and modernized energy infrastructure. This integration will involve
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Central Puerto SA, an Argentine power generator, signed a mandate letter with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This includes financing of up to $300 million to support the roll-out of renewables and storage. These funds will advance Central Puerto’s investment plan, including the first BESS project awarded under the AlmaGBA tender. Central Puerto secured a
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