Andean Region Eyes Geothermal Future (EcoSeed)
The Andes region of Latin America is planning to tap into the thousands of megawatts of clean energy available to them from geothermal sources, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Latin America has some of the world’s largest potential for geothermal energy, estimated at 35,500 megawatts. The Andean mountain countries including Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru account for a significant portion of this potential.
However, IRENA noted that geothermal energy in these countries remains underutilized and poorly explored. IRENA is currently working with Andean governments and seeking support from other countries and organizations with geothermal expertise to boost the Andean geothermal sector.
Experts from Iceland, Mexico, New Zealand and France have already shared their skills and knowledge with Andean representatives during a geothermal development workshop organized by the IRENA in Reykjavik, the Icelandic capital known for utilizing heat and power from thermal springs and geysers.
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