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The Energy sector plays a pivotal role in economic and social development by supplying what might be described as the “flow of blood” to production and transportation systems. Its main objective is to ensure the reliable, affordable and clean energy needed by modern societies, thus contributing to well-being and prosperity around the globe.
The Energy sector involves the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity derived from a variety of sources, including fossil fuels, nuclear power and renewable sources. It also includes activities concerned with fuels themselves, which extend along the entire value chain, such as oil and gas extraction and transportation, coal mining, refining of petroleum products, and wholesaling and retailing of fuels.
According to the July 2023 Electricity Market Report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), electric power consumption increased by 2.3% y/y across the world during 2022, slightly below the annual average of 2.4% observed during the pre-pandemic ...
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In 2022, Brazil's electric energy sector recorded an installed capacity of 189,126.6 MW, an increase of 4.1% y/y, constituting the second largest expansion since the Energy Research Company (EPE) was founded in 2004. Renewable energy sources ...
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Colombia ranks among Latin America's largest electric power markets thanks to its vast hydropower generation capacity as well as a large population which fosters consumption. Still, the country has a lot of room to growth due to its scarce ...
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As of 2022, Colombia's energy sector has shown consistent growth and resilience, with the energy sector contributing around 1.73% of the country's total gross domestic product (GDP). The country has made significant strides in expanding its renewable ...
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According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Brazil ranked third globally in 2022 in terms of installed capacity of renewable energy sources, totalling 175,262 MW. This notable achievement is primarily attributable to Brazil's ...
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Latin America is one of the brightest spots for the global renewable power industry, thanks to its massive natural potential. The region had the fourth largest renewable power generation installed capacity in the world as of the end of 2022, ...
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