In the context of the Ekos Sustainability Summit 2025, organized by Revista Ekos in Quito, the Executive Secretary of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE), Andrés Rebolledo, shared a strategic and forward-looking vision for the region’s energy future.
During his presentation, Rebolledo emphasized that green energy represents a unique opportunity to advance sustainable development, attract responsible investment, and strengthen regional equity. He highlighted that in 2024 alone, the region installed 25 GW of new renewable capacity—16 GW from solar energy and 7 GW from wind—consolidating Latin America’s leadership in clean energy generation worldwide.
“Energy transition is no longer a promise; it is a reality in progress,” he affirmed. He pointed out that key sectors such as mobility, heating, industrial production, and air conditioning are being rapidly electrified, forming a critical pillar of the decarbonization process. “If we want more electric mobility, we must first ensure supply—and ensure it is clean,” he stressed.
In a challenging economic context—with an average regional growth of 0.9% over the past decade—electricity demand rose by 1.7%, signaling a structural transformation underway. “Electrification is advancing in Latin America and the Caribbean faster than economic growth itself,” Rebolledo stated.
He also underscored the diversity of institutional models across the region’s energy sector, citing Ecuador’s mix of public and private participation as an example of a hybrid model that opens new strategic opportunities for investment and cooperation.
Lastly, he addressed the role of emerging technologies such as offshore wind energy—with significant developments in Colombia and Brazil—and next-generation nuclear energy, which is smaller, safer, and already being explored by countries like Ecuador.
“Energy transformation responds not only to climate commitments but also to a need for competitiveness. Markets are demanding goods and services produced with clean energy. That makes us stronger and more attractive,” he concluded.
With this participation, OLADE reaffirms its commitment to advancing energy policies that ensure fair, inclusive, and sustainable development for Latin America and the Caribbean.
