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Feed-in tariff for biomass
… the contract´s term must not be longer than 20 years; the companies shall be exonerated from payments of fees from the use of distribution grid and transmission grid.
Under the biomass feed-in tariff (Decree 367/010) dispatch is an integral part of the tariff design. Higher tariffs are offered for centrally dispatched electricity (utility-controlled) and lower tariffs for self-dispatched electricity (un-controlled).
Given that Uruguay has high penetration of seasonally and yearly variable large hydropower, as well as non-dispatchable PV and Solar, the dispatchability of biomass is seen as a valuable feature.
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Wind power auctions (403-2009)
…of renewable energy, as proposed by the government (of which 300MW is wind).
The call for proposals was open to wind farms between 30-50 MW with a required local content of at least 20%. Requirements included that maintece after the first year should be done 80% by local employees and that the control center must be based in Uruguay.
Only one project could be awarded per bidder and PPAs could last for up to 20 years. The developers/generators had to bear the costs of connection.
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Agreement on clean heavy-duty vehicles
…agreement that aims for all new heavy-duty vehicles (e.g. trucks) and buses to be emission-free from 2040 to achieve carbon neutrality in 2050. Further, by 2030, 30% of all newly sold trucks and buses must not emit CO2, and by 2050 all CO2-emitting trucks and buses must not be in operation. The agreement has been signed by 15 countries including: Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales, Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Wales.
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Law on biofuels
…biofuels, although the government can allow exceptions for national interest.Biofuel producers can choose to supply the public national fuel company (ANCAP) or to export to the international markets, though the government can limit export of biofuels to ensure that local demand is met. Biodiesel producers are also allowed to use up to 4000 liters per day for self-consumption. This law provides biofuel producers with fiscal incentives, including property and income tax exemption for ten years. In addition, biodiesel produced in Uruguay is exempted from a fuel specific tax (IMESI) for ten years from the publication of this law.
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Financing the ASEAN Power Grid Executive summary
Southeast Asia’s electricity sector is on the cusp of major changes that underscore the case for regional integration Rapidly growing electricity demand alongside accelerating momentum behind renewables deployment will require major investment in grids across Southeast Asia. Electricity consumption in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region has increased ninefold since 1990 and is projected to continue to grow at annual rate of 3 to 4% through to 2040, considerably faster than the global average. ASEAN member states have committed to a massive expansion of new generation capacity to meet this demand. By 2040, total generation capacity is…
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Overview graphic: key technology trends for EVs
GEVO 2026 - Chapter 8 Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly at the centre of innovation in the automotive sector, bringing advances that extend far beyond developments in batteries and power electronics, thanks to several mutually reinforcing factors. Key technology trends are aligning in favour of EVs Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are mechanically simpler than internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) or hybrids, making them more compatible with digitalisation and automation. The relative simplicity of electric drivetrains enables shorter development cycles for new vehicles, allowing emerging technologies to reach BEVs sooner than vehicles with other powertrains.While the transition from mechanical to software…
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Roberto Cingolani
Minister for Ecological Transition.
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Indicators Handbook for Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions Purpose and Development of the Handbook
A flexible contextual approach The Indicators Handbook complements the Blueprint for Action as a flexible, pragmatic and evidence-based resource to provide guidance on tracking the implementation of the G20 Principles for Just and Inclusive Transitions.Each chapter corresponds to one of the G20 principles. For each principle, the Handbook presents emerging practices and approaches from several country case studies, illustrating both indicators and methodologies for tracking progress, monitoring effectiveness and designing better policies. Each chapter also includes lessons learned from international experience and key considerations relevant to measuring the specific issues associated with the principle.The indicators proposed for…
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António Guterres
Secretary-General.
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What Next for the Global Car Industry Global car industry manufacturing clusters
Regions with strong car industries tend to operate as clusters in which supplier factories are located alongside those of parts manufacturers and material producers. This is because close co-ordination between automakers and a wide network of specialised suppliers is essential to keep costs low. Such production ecosystems also facilitate the rapid exchange of complex, often tacit, knowledge, especially during vehicle development phases where design, engineering and manufacturing decisions must be tightly aligned. This interactive map shows global data on car assembly location, as well as more detailed regional automotive clusters.
