The region produced a total of 162 TWh, representing 8% growth compared to December 2024, with a notable renewability index of 65%, driven by 105 TWh from renewable sources and a significant increase in the contribution of natural gas, which rose by 5.4 TWh.
Hydropower remains the leading source in the region, accounting for 45.5% of total generation, followed by natural gas at 25.9%. Wind and solar photovoltaic energy also showed notable increases, rising by 2.0 TWh and 0.9 TWh respectively, reflecting progress toward a more diversified and sustainable energy mix.
Nine countries in the region achieved renewability indices exceeding 75%, reaffirming their commitment to decarbonization and sustainable energy development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
This analysis was conducted by the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) in its Monthly Electricity Generation Report #2, reflecting the region’s energy dynamics.
Download the full report at the following link: https://www.OLACDE.org/publicaciones/mayo-2025reporte-n-2-generacion-electrica-en-america-latina-y-el-caribe/
