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Summary of Renewable Energy Statistics 2016: Latin America and the Caribbean

Core Content

This document presents renewable energy statistics for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) for the years 2006 to 2015. It includes data on renewable energy capacity and production, focusing on hydropower, wind energy, solar photovoltaic, bioenergy, and geothermal energy. The data is compiled by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and includes contributions from various sources, such as official statistics, industry associations, and other reports.

Key Information

• Total Renewable Energy Capacity (MW):
  The total renewable energy capacity in the LAC region increased steadily from 151,459 MW in 2006 to 212,419 MW in 2015, reflecting growth in renewable energy infrastructure.

• Total Renewable Energy Production (GWh):
  The total renewable energy production rose from 706,133 GWh in 2006 to 816,717 GWh in 2015, indicating an increase in renewable energy utilization.

Main Points

Hydropower

• Total Capacity (MW):
  Hydropower accounted for the largest share of renewable energy capacity, reaching 172,200 MW in 2015.
• Key Countries:
  Brazil had the highest capacity, with 92,062 MW in 2015. Argentina, Chile, and Colombia also showed significant growth in hydropower capacity.
• Trends:
  Hydropower capacity in the region increased over the period, with some fluctuations observed in certain countries like Chile and Uruguay.

Onshore Wind Energy

• Total Capacity (MW):
  The total onshore wind capacity increased from 20 MW in 2006 to 10,066 MW in 2015.
• Key Countries:
  Argentina, Chile, and Mexico were the main contributors, with Argentina reaching 10,066 MW in 2015.
• Trends:
  Wind energy capacity grew significantly in several countries, especially in Argentina and Chile.

Solar Photovoltaic

• Total Capacity (MW):
  Solar PV capacity increased from 20 MW in 2006 to 10,932 MW in 2015.
• Key Countries:
  Brazil and Mexico were the top contributors, with Brazil reaching 116,711 MW in 2015.
• Trends:
  Solar PV capacity saw rapid growth, particularly in Brazil, Mexico, and other countries.

Bioenergy

• Total Capacity (MW):
  Bioenergy capacity was lower compared to hydropower and wind, with a total of 1,554 MW in 2015.
• Key Components:
  The bioenergy section includes data on solid biofuels, renewable waste, bagasse, liquid biofuels, biogas, and other solid biofuels.
• Key Countries:
  Uruguay showed the most significant growth in bioenergy capacity, increasing from 3,584 MW in 2006 to 12,279 MW in 2015.

Geothermal Energy

• Total Capacity (MW):
  Geothermal energy capacity in the region was relatively low, with a total of 160 MW in 2015.
• Key Countries:
  Chile, Ecuador, and Mexico had notable geothermal capacity, with Chile reaching 6,513 MW in 2015.

Notes on Data

• Data Sources:
  The data is sourced from various entities including the IRENA questionnaire, official statistics, industry association reports, and news articles.
• Indicators:
  • "o" indicates data from official sources.
  • "u" indicates data from unofficial sources.
  • "e" indicates estimates by IRENA.
• Units:
  Data is presented in megawatts (MW) for capacity and gigawatt-hours (GWh) for production.
• Rounding:
  Capacity data is rounded to the nearest MW, with values between 0 and 0.5 MW rounded to 0.

Countries Covered

The report includes data for the following countries:

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Argentina
• Aruba
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Bolivia
• BES Islands
• Brazil
• Chile
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Cuba
• Curaçao
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• French Guiana
• Grenada
• Guadeloupe
• Guatemala
• Guyana
• Haiti
• Honduras
• Jamaica
• Martinique
• Mexico
• Nicaragua
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Suriname
• Trinidad and Tobago
• United States Virgin Islands
• Uruguay
• Venezuela

Conclusion

The report highlights the significant growth of renewable energy in Latin America and the Caribbean, with hydropower being the dominant source. It also shows increasing investments in wind and solar energy, particularly in Brazil and Mexico, and some notable developments in bioenergy and geothermal energy. The data provides a comprehensive overview of the region's renewable energy landscape and can be accessed through IRENA's website for further analysis.