Latin America 2023 EV Sales Report, Part 1: The Laggards (Argentina, Perú, Ecuador, Chile, Dominican Republic)

Credit to Author: Juan Diego Celemín Mojica| Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2024 04:57:52 +0000

We’re back with our report on EV sales in Latin America! There are some novelties, but, contrary to my expectations, … [continued]

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At COP28, Net Zero World Showcases Progress in Transforming Emerging Energy Economies

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 01:37:05 +0000

Announces new partnerships on energy decarbonization modeling, investment mobilization, and battery energy storage systems and launches next cohort of Climate … [continued]

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Nuclear’s Glimmer Ushers in Spate of Lifetime Extensions

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:18:00 +0000

Despite its ongoing war with Russia, Ukraine in early November gave state nuclear operator Energoatom the green light to operate Unit 1 of the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant for 10 more years. The approval

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The Year of Change: Snippets from the EV Situation in Latin America

Credit to Author: Juan Diego Celemín Mojica| Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 23:30:29 +0000

Long distances, oilfields, and low salaries abound south of the Rio Bravo. If you ask me, it’s mainly these three conditions that have marked Latin America as one of the laggards in the EV transition. Alas, all bad times should come to an end, and recent developments in the region start to show not a […]

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Updating The Argentine Power Grid

Credit to Author: Otto Gunderson| Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:38:09 +0000

Tesla MegapackArgentina’s clean energy potential is obvious, but the infrastructure roadblocks are delaying renewable growth. Despite having vast tracts of usable land for PV and wind farms, only 7% of Argentina’s power generation comes from wind, and only 1% from solar. A report by the New Climate Institute found that one of the primary reasons for […]

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The PERMER Project 

Credit to Author: Otto Gunderson| Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:40:02 +0000

While many of the most exciting clean energy stories feature new technology, massive solar and wind farms, or major legislation, work like the Renewable Energies in Rural Markets Project (PERMER) provides clean energy transitions in communities that may not otherwise see the benefits. This project also seeks to promote economic development and social inclusion in […]

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Cauchari Solar Initiative Giving Argentina a Boost into Clean Energy Future

Credit to Author: Otto Gunderson| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:48:41 +0000

The largest solar project in South America is situated at over 13,000 feet above sea level in the far north of Argentina. In 2019, this project was inaugurated with over 1,000,000 solar panels generating power for 160,000 homes. At its onset, the project consisted of three individual PV fields, the Caurachi I, II, and III. […]

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Messi wins Golden Ball for best player at World Cup

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:07:04 +0000

DOHA (AFP) – Lionel Messi on Sunday won the Golden Ball for the best player at this year’s World Cup after leading Argentina to victory in the final against France. Messi scored twice in the final in Doha, taking his tally of goals at the tournament to seven, and also scored in the shoot-out as […]

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Messi, Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2022 18:28:17 +0000

DOHA (AFP) – Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time. Gonzalo Montiel rolled in the deciding penalty to give Argentina their third […]

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