Region banking more on renewable energy
The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLADE) on Friday said that Latin America and the Caribbean electricity generation grew 4. 5% in April 2026, with renewables supplying more than 60% of the grid. It said that the LAC continues to strengthen one of the cleanest electricity systems in the world and that in April 2026, the region generated 164 TWh of electricity, 67% of which came from renewable energy sources.
The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLADE) on Friday said that Latin America and the Caribbean electricity generation grew 4. 5% in April 2026, with renewables supplying more than 60% of the grid. It said that the LAC continues to strengthen one of the cleanest electricity systems in the world and that in April 2026, the region generated 164 TWh of electricity, 67% of which came from renewable energy sources. OLADE said that this figure underscores the structural dominance of clean energy despite climate-related fluctuations that affected hydropower generation. Overall, regional electricity generation increased by 4. 5% year-on-year. OLADE in its latest electricity generation report noted that hydropower remained the region’s primary source of electricity, accounting for 44. 6% of total generation, followed by natural gas at 23. 2% and wind energy 12. 2%. “Together, these three sources represented nearly 80% of all electricity generated across LAC during the month under review. Although hydropower output declined by 9. 4 TWh compared with April 2025, the reduction was offset by increases in wind generation (+5. 1 TWh), natural gas (+4. 6 TWh), and bioenergy (+3. 3 TWh),”OLADE said, adding “this highlights the region’s growing ability to adapt to changing climate conditions through a more diversified electricity mix”. It said the renewability index further confirms the region’s energy leadership. Nine of OLADE’s 27 member countries exceeded the regional average of 67%. According to OLADE, these indicators demonstrate that the sustained integration of renewable energy technologies, together with complementary sources such as natural gas, is strengthening electricity supply security while enhancing the region’s resilience to climate variability—one of the most significant challenges facing power systems across Latin America and the Caribbean.