Chapter
The Renewable Energy Challenge in Uruguay
29:50 - 36:54 (07:03)
With wind and solar power being the main sources of renewable energy, and Uruguay mostly dependent upon hydro power, storage remains a challenge when energy is needed at other times.
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Driving down the La Rambla East from Montevideo, wind turbines can be seen staggering about a quarter mile apart, leading the country of Uruguay to an electricity mix that is 98% renewable.
29:50 - 32:03 (02:12)
Summary
Driving down the La Rambla East from Montevideo, wind turbines can be seen staggering about a quarter mile apart, leading the country of Uruguay to an electricity mix that is 98% renewable.
ChapterThe Renewable Energy Challenge in Uruguay
EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘What Does Sustainable Living Look Like? Maybe Like Uruguay’
PodcastThe Daily
Uruguay's renewable energy infrastructure functions like a reservoir, anticipating demand with supply.
32:03 - 33:58 (01:54)
Summary
Uruguay's renewable energy infrastructure functions like a reservoir, anticipating demand with supply. The country has set a record-setting pace by building dozens of renewable energy parks with private investments, which allowed to stabilize the grid and become the third country to achieve the feat besides Denmark and Luxembourg.
ChapterThe Renewable Energy Challenge in Uruguay
EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘What Does Sustainable Living Look Like? Maybe Like Uruguay’
PodcastThe Daily
As renewable energy becomes more prevalent, individuals and governments need to consider adjusting their energy usage to correspond with peak wind and solar energy periods, or face high prices and rationing.
33:58 - 36:54 (02:56)
Summary
As renewable energy becomes more prevalent, individuals and governments need to consider adjusting their energy usage to correspond with peak wind and solar energy periods, or face high prices and rationing. The government is taking action by promoting electric cars and implementing a CO2 tax on gas to fund green initiatives.