The region reached 68% renewable electricity generation, with a year-on-year increase of 4% in total production.
Electricity generation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) totaled 152 terawatt-hours (TWh) in February 2025, with a renewability rate of 68%, according to the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) in its monthly electricity generation report.
Other sources followed: natural gas contributed 22.7%, wind energy accounted for 8.5%, while solar and nuclear energy contributed 4.5% and 2.4%, respectively. These figures highlight a notable diversity within an energy system that is predominantly based on renewable resources.
Comparing annual figures, total production exceeded that of the previous year by 4%, up from 146 TWh recorded in February 2024. This increase is primarily attributable to significant improvements in hydroelectric performance (+8.5 TWh), along with smaller increases from both oil and nuclear power plants.
Seven standout countries in the region achieved over 75% electricity penetration from exclusively renewable sources; among them, Paraguay, Costa Rica, Brazil, and Uruguay reported rates exceeding 92%.
This information demonstrates the region’s steady progress in the energy transition toward cleaner and more sustainable electricity matrices, aiming not only to ensure energy security but also to foster favorable conditions for sustainable economic development across Latin America and the Caribbean.
The full report can be accessed at the following link: https://www.olade.org/publicaciones/junio-2025-reporte-n-3-generacion-electrica-en-america-latina-y-el-caribe/
