Uruguay s first wind solar and energy storage

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4 FAQs about Uruguay s first wind solar and energy storage

Why did Uruguay start using wind turbines?

Avoiding nuclear power entirely, Uruguay first embraced wind turbines as a source of cheap, reliable power; providing 40% of the country’s capacity in less than a decade.

How many homes can a wind farm power in Uruguay?

In 2011 and 2012, the two leftists watched as onshore wind farm proposals finally poured in at competitive prices. This time around, the tenders resulted in the potential to power nearly 1.2 million homes solely with wind power—nearly every residence in Uruguay.

When was the first wind farm built in Uruguay?

In fact, the first wind farm in Uruguay was set up in 2008 on Cerro de los Caracoles, where Casaravilla and Cataldo had installed the country’s first wind generator eight years earlier.

How did Uruguay get its power?

It wasn’t until the advent of hydroelectric power at the end of the 19th century that the country was able to use its rivers to help meet its power needs. To this day, Uruguay continues to rely heavily on its dams, including the imposing Salto Grande on the Río Uruguay, whose power is shared with Argentina, and several on the Río Negro.