Latin America Jurisdictions
Overview
Latin America has some of the world's cleanest electricity grids due to abundant hydropower resources, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and the Andean countries. Nuclear power exists in Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico.
Jurisdictions
| Jurisdiction | SSS Relevance | Key Resources | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very High | Hydro (56%), Nuclear (2%), Wind (14%), Solar (9%) | ✅ Complete |
| Argentina | ⭐⭐⭐ High | Nuclear (7%), Hydro (25%), Wind/Solar | ✅ Complete |
| Colombia | ⭐⭐⭐ High | Hydro (70%), Wind/Solar | ✅ Complete |
| Mexico | ⭐⭐ Medium | Nuclear (4%), Hydro (10%), Wind/Solar | ✅ Complete |
| Chile | ⭐⭐ Medium | Hydro (25%), Solar (Atacama), Wind | ✅ Complete |
Regional Characteristics
South America:
- Hydro-dominant grids (Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Ecuador, Peru)
- Nuclear in Brazil and Argentina
- Rapid wind/solar growth
- I-REC is the primary EAC standard
Central America & Caribbean:
- Smaller, often isolated grids
- Mix of hydro, gas, oil, and growing renewables
- Limited EAC infrastructure
Mexico:
- Mixed grid (gas, oil, renewables, nuclear)
- State utility (CFE) dominant
- CEL system for clean energy certificates
EAC Infrastructure
| Country | Primary EAC System | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | I-REC | One of world's largest I-REC markets |
| Mexico | CEL, I-REC | Domestic + international |
| Argentina | I-REC | Growing market |
| Chile | I-REC | Active market |
| Colombia | I-REC | Growing market |
Key Nuclear Markets
| Country | Operating Capacity | Share of Generation | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | ~2 GW (Angra 1 & 2) | ~2% | Angra 3 under construction |
| Argentina | ~1.8 GW (3 reactors) | ~7% | SMR development, expansion |
| Mexico | 1.6 GW (Laguna Verde) | ~4% | Maintain existing |