Going for Green: Uruguay''s Renewable Energy Revolution
Towering white wind turbines and glistening solar panels are now as much a part of the iconography of Uruguay
Uruguay's model demonstrates that a just energy transition is attainable, emphasizing public-social capacities and a commitment to sustainability. Uruguay is a renewable energy world leader. During 2017, the total amount of its electricity supply came from renewable sources (only 2% was thermal energy).
Key findings reveal that Uruguay has significantly reshaped its energy matrix, with renewables accounting for a very significant amount since 2017, reducing carbon emissions and bolstering energy sovereignty.
Ramón Mendéz Galain believes so. Uruguay's former national director of energy in the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining, who was the impetus for the country's shift away from dirty fuels, has been promoting the country's success as a repeatable framework of energy sovereignty for developing countries.
Once a net importer of energy, Uruguay now exports its surplus energy to neighbouring Brazil and Argentina. In less than two decades, Uruguay broke free of its dependence on oil imports and carbon emitting power generation, transitioning to renewable energy that is owned by the state but with infrastructure paid for by private investment.
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