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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Hydropower Provides 65% of Latin Americas Electricity Generation

Hydropower Provides 65% of Latin Americas Electricity Generation

Hydropower is the most popular source of renewable energy in the world, and the overall main energy source in Latin America which boasted a capacity of 153GW in 2010, providing about 65% of all electricity generated; way above the world average of 16%.The popularity of hydropower projects in South America has grown due to rising electricity prices from other energy sources, government incentives for renewable energy projects, and large amounts of private investment.John Targett, the vice president and executive projects director for Latin America…Read more...

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