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‘Energy independent’ Uruguay runs on 100% renewables for four straight months (theprogressplaybook.com)
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"with wind the single-biggest contributor.... Power production costs have declined “by almost half” .... And the clean energy sector has created 50,000 new jobs.... Ask me what was the impact on the electricity sector in Uruguay after this tragic war in Europe — zero."

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[–] taffingitout@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You can check it out in real time here: UTE Generation Biomass is not something so actively sought, it's more of a consequence of other industries here. You are correct that we have other renewable sources that work when wind is not on its peak. There are two hidro plants that can work when demand is large and wind is not on its peak, and they've managed to keep this regime even on dry or draught conditions.

[–] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 1 points 1 year ago

I'll have to check later. It seems like the page is down, I'll get back to you. thank you!