Outlook for hydropower in Latin America and the Caribbean
- OLADE, Quito (Ecuador)
In the last two decades, the Latin America/Carribean region has become increasingly dependent on electricity to meet growing demands for energy. Hydropower is the prevailing source for meeting this need. Hydroelectric generation increased at an annual average rate of nearly 9% between 1971 and 1989. HYdro now provides more than two-thirds of total electric power generated in Latin America and the Caribbean. The only other predominant source used for electric generation is fossil fuels. In this region there are several trends developing. They include: developing more small hydro facilities, opportunities for sharing water resources, an interest in changing the approach to water use regulation, and possibilities for more participation by the private sector. Overall, hydro appears to have a favorable competitive position in the power industry in the Latin America/Caribbean region.
- OSTI ID:
- 6690684
- Journal Information:
- Hydro Review; (United States), Vol. 12:1; ISSN 0884-0385
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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