In 2005, Uruguay initiated a dramatic shift in its energy strategy, moving from petroleum-based electricity generation to renewable sources. In 2024, Uruguay generated 99 percent of its electricity from renewable sources using hydropower (42 percent), wind (28 percent), and biomass (26 percent).
According to preliminary 2024 data from Uruguay's Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM), national energy production reached 17,202 GWh, marking a rebound from the downward trend observed in 2023. Of the total production, 15,175.8 GWh was used to meet domestic demand, while 2,026.2 GWh was exported.
Other concerns focus on cost and scalability. While Uruguay's approach has delivered low prices, some energy analysts worry that replicating the model in countries with higher demand could require costly improvements to transmission infrastructure and significantly more storage.
The results speak for themselves. Today, Uruguay produces nearly 99% of its electricity from renewable sources, with only a small fraction—roughly 1%–3%—coming from flexible thermal plants, such as those powered by natural gas. They are used only when hydroelectric power cannot fully cover periods when wind and solar energy are low.
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