Towards a 100% renewable Uruguay: challenges and opportunities in the energy transition

Uruguay is on path toward a 100% renewable energy system, achieving 91% renewable electricity generation in 2022.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
10 October 2025
Country:
Uruguay
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Climate and Environment
First published:
13 February 2025
Authors:
Stockigt, J.

Abstract

This report analysed the challenges and opportunities of this transition in the face of growing energy demand and the challenges posed by climate variability. Three scenarios were evaluated: Tendential (TR), Water Scarcity Scenario (WS), and  Water Scarcity + Grid-Connected Batteries (WS+GCB).

This work is part of the Climate Compatible Growth programme.

Citation

Stockigt J. ‘Towards a 100% renewable Uruguay: challenges and opportunities in the energy transition’ version 1, Zenodo, 2025

Towards a 100% renewable Uruguay: challenges and opportunities in the energy transition

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Published 10 October 2025
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