Who is ENGIE Hemera?

To this end, Engie Hemera has its own engineering department where it gathers all the technical skills necessary for the development, engineering, supply, installation and operation of these projects, bringing together professionals from different specialties and with extensive experience in installed MW in Portugal.

Is Uruguay a repeatable framework of energy sovereignty for developing countries?

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.

Does Uruguay export energy to Brazil and Argentina?

Once a net importer of energy, Uruguay now exports its surplus energy to neighbouring Brazil and Argentina. Help us continue providing unbiased, in-depth coverage on climate change. Your donation ensures our newsroom remains independent and free from corporate influence.

Why did Uruguay start using wind turbines?

Avoiding nuclear power entirely, Uruguay first embraced wind turbines as a source of cheap, reliable power; providing 40% of the country’s capacity in less than a decade.

Why did Uruguay turn to the Ute?

Instead, Uruguay turned to the UTE, empowering the entity to issue competitive bidding contracts to energy companies in the form of Purchase Power Agreements (PPAs) to attract direct investment – as well as international expertise in wind and solar technology.

Does Uruguay have fossil fuels?

A relatively small nation spanning 175,000 square kilometres (76,568 square miles) with a population of 3.4 million – 96% of whom live in urban centres – Uruguay has no significant fossil fuel reserves. Fortuitously, its geography makes it ideal for utilizing powerful rivers and uninterrupted grasslands for wind energy.