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This paper aims to present a snapshot of some of the best practices in the promotion and use of renewable energy, and provide practical examples of the development of renewable energy markets that countries in Latin America and the Caribbean can replicate. This brief study provides an overview...
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Many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are interested in diversifying their energy sources for energy security and in contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases. Non-traditional renewable energy (NTRE) sources, which include wind, solar, geothermal and small-scale hydropower,...
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This discussion paper presents a survey of the changes in Latin America's energy consumption over the last 30 years, before considering the trends that will affect the region in the coming decades. It highlights several important issues, including the growing demand for oil, which has prompted a...
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sustainability and contribute to energy security, there are a host of challenges to realizing this potential. Among them are the …
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This sector note, used for the elaboration of IDB country strategy with The Cooperative Republic of Guyana (2012-2016), develops a brief description and analysis of the country's potential for renewable energy sources and the use of local resources. It also examines the country's institutional...
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This paper aims to present a snapshot of some of the best practices in the promotion and use of renewable energy, and provide practical examples of the development of renewable energy markets that countries in Latin America and the Caribbean can replicate. This brief study provides an overview...
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This is the Bank's sixth annual Sustainability Report. It covers sustainability progress and performance in the 2010 … sustainability dimensions in Latin America and the Caribbean. These trends affect, both positively and negatively, the ability of … countries to ensure sustainability, achieve economic growth, reduce poverty, and provide lasting environmental and social …
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