Essays about: "wind energy in Latin America"

Found 5 essays containing the words wind energy in Latin America.

1. 1. Sustainable environmental vs. sustainable social development : Tendencies of carbon colonialism and green authoritarianism when implementing renewable energy strategies on indigenous peoples’ territories

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Religionsvetenskap

   Author : Jonas Bergman; [2020]
   Keywords : Indigenous peoples; renewable energy; ILO 169; UNDRIP; Sami people; wind power;

   Abstract : The intention with this essay is to illustrate the conflicts that might occur when states implement renewable energy strategies on lands that have traditionally belonged to indigenous peoples. To do so I have analysed case studies from Sweden as well as Latin America regarding renewable energy projects in areas that could be claimed to belong to indigenous groups and compared the conclusions from these studies to what the existing legal framework on the topic of the rights of indigenous peoples dictates. READ MORE

3. 2. ASSESSMENT OF THE OFFSHORE WIND POTENTIAL IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA TO SATISFY THE DEMAND OF ELECTRICITY IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN REGION

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : JOSE ORLANDO GOMEZ SARA; [2019]
   Keywords : Offshore Wind Power; Electricity Demand; Infinite Wind Farm; Latin America and the Caribbean;

   Abstract : The offshore wind potential of the Caribbean Sea has barely been exploited. Currently, the offshore wind power industry in Latin America and the Caribbean region is still at very early stages, leaving aside an important resource that otherwise could contribute to satisfy the growing energy demand of the zone. READ MORE

4. 3. Wind Energy Development in Mexico - A case study of the potential for local socio-economic benefits in Mareña

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Armando Hurtado Sandoval; [2015]
   Keywords : Wind energy; Mexico; Oaxaca; Isthmus of Tehuantepec; political economic social technical legal environmental PESTLE Framework ; indigenous communities; international wind energy companies; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : In the State of Oaxaca in Southern Mexico exist abundant natural resource and excellent wind conditions. Currently in the region of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Oaxaca has an extensive area with wind farm projects due to their excellent wind speed conditions. READ MORE

5. 4. Small and Distributed Wind Energy in Argentina: Barriers and Development Strategies

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Tom Figel; [2012]
   Keywords : Small wind policy and regulation; wind energy in Latin America; Argentina; net metering; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : This study aims to identify barriers to small wind energy in Argentina, and provide recommendations for Argentine stakeholders and policymakers for promoting the development of small wind. Argentina faces a serious energy challenge with its high dependence on fossil fuels (especially natural gas) in the face of rising global prices and decreasing reserves, challenges in domestic production and expected rate of economic growth. READ MORE

6. 5. Wind power in Brazil

   University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

   Author : Karlsson Elin; [2009]
   Keywords : wind power; Brazil;

   Abstract : As welfare and industry production gets higher the demand for electricity increases. Almost 90 % of the electricity generated in Brazil is from renewable sources, 85 % of the renewable energy comes from hydropower. READ MORE