Course: Applications of Microalgae in Bioelectrochemical Systems
The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) invites you to take part in the “course: Applications of Microalgae in Bioelectrochemical Systems,” organized under the ETRELA Project, funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the Government of Germany and carried out in collaboration with the Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo and its Alternative Energy […]
April 2026: Electricity Generation in LAC Rose 4.5% with 67% from Renewable Energy
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) continues to strengthen one of the cleanest electricity matrices in the world. In April 2026, the region produced 164 TWh of electricity, 67% of which came from renewable sources. This figure underscores the structural predominance of clean energy despite the climate fluctuations that affected hydroelectric generation. This means that, […]
CALL FOR PAPERS
Energy Efficiency in Latin America and the Caribbean: Contributions to OLACDE’s White Paper
Call guidelines: The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) invites the academic community, researchers, professionals, and students to submit research papers for this call titled “Energy Efficiency in Latin America and the Caribbean: Contributions to OLACDE’s White Paper”. Purpose of the Call: To foster the production and circulation of technical and applied knowledge on […]
LAC Could Recover US$84 Billion by 2035 by Recycling Its Clean Electrical Infrastructure
The region’s shift toward renewable sources, which accounted for 67.4% of electricity generation in 2025, is opening up a new area of concern: managing the waste from its own infrastructure. Although the boom in solar and wind technology began only a decade ago and most equipment currently in operation has not yet reached the end […]
LAC: Energy Inflation Tripled Through May as Fuel Prices Remained on the Rise
The inflationary truce the energy sector of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) had been experiencing has come to an end. After hitting its lowest level of the period analyzed in February 2026 — close to zero — regional energy inflation accelerated steadily from March onward, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and […]
After Reaching 97.6% Electrification, LAC Faces a New Challenge: Turning Energy into Development
Providing electricity to a community is no longer enough. The new challenge facing Latin America and the Caribbean is turning energy access into jobs, productivity, and local economic development. With this focus, the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the Knowledge Exchange on Productive Uses of Energy in Latin America, an […]
Open Call for Consultancy: Energy District Market Assessment in Latin America
As part of the cooperation between UNIDO and OLACDE, GEDP has opened the international call “For the provision of services related to the development of a market assessment for energy districts and renewable energy-based ED” This consultancy aims to develop a market assessment of energy districts and renewable energy-integrated energy districts in Latin America and […]
Global Value Chains in the Energy Transition and the New Geopolitics
The energy transition is rapidly transforming the global economy, at a pace comparable to past industrial revolutions. However, for Latin America and the Caribbean, the main challenge is not limited to supplying critical minerals or clean energy to the rest of the world; it is essential to define what role the region will play in […]
South America Has the Gas; the Challenge Now Is Integrating It
South America is at a crucial stage in its energy evolution. After years of concern over the availability of natural gas, the situation has changed dramatically. Today, the main challenge lies in building an integrated regional market that maximizes available resources, strengthens energy security, and turns energy into a driver of competitiveness and development for […]
Investment, Storage, and Security Redefine the Regional Energy Agenda
Latin America and the Caribbean are transforming the core of their energy transition. What used to focus on increasing the share of renewable energy has now evolved toward a different priority: ensuring energy security, improving operational resilience, and establishing regulatory frameworks capable of keeping pace with technological progress. This was the main focus of the […]
