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Uruguay now generates 98 percent renewable electricity
Original: This country runs on 98 percent renewable electricity Fifteen years ago, Uruguay was experiencing an energy crisis broug
Fifteen years ago Uruguay faced an energy crisis driven by its dependence on fossil fuels. Today the country produces about 98 percent of its electricity from renewable sources and even exports surplus energy to neighbouring countries. The turnaround is being widely discussed as an example of how quickly a national grid can shift to clean energy.
Why now: Uruguay's rapid transition from fossil fuel dependency to near-total renewable electricity is an unusually successful energy story.
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