Tag: hydropower
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Latin America can play ‘outsized’ role in shift from fossil fuels, report says
International Energy Agency says region could drive energy transition at home and globally, but faces challenges in finance, policy and inequality Latin America could play an increasingly influential role in the global transition to clean energy, a new report from the International Energy Agency has said. The IEA’s Latin America Energy Outlook has highlighted how the region’s…
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Renewable sources covered a record 41% of Italy’s power demand in 2024
According to the Italian power transmission system operator (TSO) Terna, electricity consumption in Italy increased by 2.2% in 2024, surpassing 312 TWh, and renewable sources reached their highest share ever, covering 41% of power demand (compared to 37% in 2023), thanks to improved hydropower and solar PV generation. In 2024 there was a significant growth in…