In 2022, Uruguay generated about 33 percent of the renewable electricity from wind and solar sources in South America and was the leading country in that region. Chile generated about 28 percent of renewable electricity from wind and solar sources and had the second-largest share in power generation in that region.
Share of electricity generation from wind and solar energy sources in South America in 2022, by country
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Ember. (March 6, 2024). Share of electricity generation from wind and solar energy sources in South America in 2022, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1314444/solar-and-wind-power-electricity-generation-share-south-america/
Ember. "Share of electricity generation from wind and solar energy sources in South America in 2022, by country ." Chart. March 6, 2024. Statista. Accessed May 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1314444/solar-and-wind-power-electricity-generation-share-south-america/
Ember. (2024). Share of electricity generation from wind and solar energy sources in South America in 2022, by country . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1314444/solar-and-wind-power-electricity-generation-share-south-america/
Ember. "Share of Electricity Generation from Wind and Solar Energy Sources in South America in 2022, by Country ." Statista, Statista Inc., 6 Mar 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1314444/solar-and-wind-power-electricity-generation-share-south-america/
Ember, Share of electricity generation from wind and solar energy sources in South America in 2022, by country Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1314444/solar-and-wind-power-electricity-generation-share-south-america/ (last visited May 23, 2024)
Share of electricity generation from wind and solar energy sources in South America in 2022, by country [Graph], Ember, March 6, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1314444/solar-and-wind-power-electricity-generation-share-south-america/