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Is cubico the largest private owner of renewables in Uruguay?

“This is another important milestone for Cubico, significantly strengthening our position as the largest private owner of renewables in Uruguay and one of the largest in the world,” comments Javier Pérez del Castillo, Country Manager for Uruguay at Cubico.

Why does Uruguay generate a surplus of electricity?

Typically, Uruguay generates a surplus of electricity due to an excess of wind-power capacity. The country seeks to identify additional domestic uses for excess electricity and potentially increase exports to Argentina and Brazil.

What is the main source of biomass in Uruguay?

Although forestry is the main source of biomass, Uruguay has other feedstock sources available from the beef industry and edible oils. Investments in biomass generation increased considerably in 2013, reaching more than 400 MW of installed power generation and has not increased since then.

How much electricity does Uruguay generate?

According to 2022 data from MIEM, Uruguay generated 14,759 GWh of electricity, 13,343 GWh for internal demand and exported 1,416 GWh to Brazil and Argentina Typically, Uruguay generates a surplus of electricity due to an excess of wind-power capacity.

How many charging stations are there in Uruguay?

In May 2022, there were 89 charging stations and 122 chargers, distributed in most departments of the country. The electric vehicles sold in Uruguay have Type 2 connectors according to UNIT standards (UNIT – IEC 61851-1:2017 and UNIT - 1234:2016).

What does ANCAP's 'h2u offshore' project mean for Uruguay?

In 2021 the Uruguayan state-owned oil refinery, ANCAP, launched its “H2U Offshore” project to facilitate the production of green hydrogen from renewable sources, particularly offshore wind farms. The project seeks to further position Uruguay as a leader in green energy as the country looks to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.