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The Caraveli wind project in Peru has recently obtained land rights through a permanent occupancy easement provided by the Peruvian government. The project will feature 36 wind turbines that can produce 220 MW of energy. The project is aiming to decrease its environmental footprint by implementing strategies to safeguard biodiversity and water sources. This project […]

Ecuador has been fighting the impacts of extreme weather conditions over the past few months. The country has experienced power shortages and blackouts caused by increased drought in the country. In September, the drought worsened, affecting the reservoirs of hydroelectric power plants. About 72% of electricity supply comes from the hydroelectric plants. Following this, Colombia

The Chilean government aims to expand the lithium production to promote the transition to clean energy. The lithium industry uses lithium to produce lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems. The country is also modernizing its mining operations to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of lithium extraction. The efforts include commitment

In more recent times, biofuels have emerged as an important component of South America’s energy strategy. This is a result of the region’s abundant agricultural resources and the global shift toward renewable energy. For example, Brazil’s large sugarcane crop serves as a main feedstock for ethanol. Similarly, Argentina’s soybean production places biodiesel as an appropriate