Region banking more on renewable energy

The Latin American and Caribbean region continues to solidify its position as a global leader in clean energy, with electricity generation increasing by 4.5% in April 2026. Renewables significantly contributed to this growth, supplying over 60% of the region's power needs, according to the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLADE).

In April 2026, the region generated a total of 164 TWh of electricity. Hydropower remained the dominant source, accounting for 44.6% of the total, followed by natural gas at 23.2% and wind energy at 12.2%. Together, these three sources provided nearly 80% of all electricity generated. Despite a decline in hydropower output by 9.4 TWh compared to April 2025, this was effectively offset by increases in wind generation (+5.1 TWh), natural gas (+4.6 TWh), and bioenergy (+3.3 TWh).

OLADE highlighted that this diversification demonstrates the region's growing ability to adapt to changing climate conditions. The organization's report noted that the "renewability index" further confirms the region’s energy leadership, with nine out of OLADE's 27 member countries surpassing the regional average of 67% renewable energy usage.

These indicators underscore the sustained integration of renewable energy technologies, complemented by sources like natural gas. This strategy is not only strengthening electricity supply security but also enhancing the region's resilience to climate variability, a critical challenge for power systems across Latin America and the Caribbean. The trend signifies a robust commitment to maintaining one of the world's cleanest electricity systems.

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This highlights the region’s growing ability to adapt to changing climate conditions through a more diversified electricity mix.