The Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) held the technical workshop “Electricity Transmission in Latin America and the Caribbean: Modernization and Resilience of Power Grids”, aimed at fostering the exchange of experiences and knowledge on key developments, challenges, and opportunities in the creation of modern, efficient, and sustainable power networks across the region.
This technical forum focused on the importance of building resilient, digitalized power infrastructure capable of addressing the demands of the energy transition through regional integration, operational efficiency, and supply security.
During his intervention, Fitzgerald Cantero Piali, Director of Studies, Projects and Information at OLADE, stated:
“Sometimes it takes a blackout to understand what energy truly means. Our grids must be modern, interconnected, and stable to meet the needs of our countries.”
Cantero emphasized the urgency of enhancing international cooperation and treating power grids as key infrastructure for the region’s future energy development.
Lin Hongyu, Director General of Cooperation at GEIDCO, remarked:“Next-generation power grids must integrate smart technologies, enhance climate resilience, and dynamically connect production and consumption in a decentralized way.”
GEIDCO proposed an international cooperation platform to reinforce power infrastructure, promote renewable generation, and support the transition to sustainable energy systems across Latin America and the Caribbean.
The workshop also featured a high-level panel on power grid resilience and regional integration, moderated by Fitzgerald Cantero Piali. Speakers included Paulina Pazmiño, President of CIEEPI, and Gonzalo Uquillas from CEDE-Ecuador, who highlighted Ecuador’s experience as a key case study for transmission challenges and opportunities.
With this initiative, OLADE reaffirms its commitment to modernizing the regional electricity sector by promoting safe, interconnected, and future-ready energy systems for the 21st century.
