In its electricity generation report, the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) indicated that in July 2025 Latin America and the Caribbean generated 161 TWh (terawatt-hours) of electricity, reflecting a 4.5% year-on-year increase.
The region’s energy matrix continues to show a strong dependence on hydropower, which accounts for 45.7% of total generation. However, this share has decreased compared to the previous month due to dry weather conditions, particularly in the Andean and Amazon basins, resulting from reduced water flow. The use of natural gas continues to rise, driven by the need for backup capacity to address intermittency from non-conventional renewable energy sources, as well as by an increase in installed capacity for gas-fired generation. Likewise, nuclear generation recorded a significant 26.9% increase, as several major units completed scheduled maintenance periods.
In contrast, contributions from sources such as bioenergy and oil and its derivatives declined by 15.5% and 10.7%, respectively, compared to July of the previous year. Hydropower generation experienced a slight recovery compared to July 2023, when severe droughts caused by the El Niño phenomenon significantly impacted production. The regional dynamic reflects the diversity of energy matrices across countries; nations such as Paraguay and Costa Rica achieve 100% renewability, while others rely more heavily on fossil fuels.
Monthly assessments of the performance of the electric system are essential to guide strategic decision-making in a context marked by climate variability and the ongoing energy transition.
Full report available at the following link:
https://www.olade.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Reporte-N8-Generacion-Electrica_Nov20_Eng.pdf
