RE in Latin America

Due to its large landmass situated near to the equator, the Latin American continent receives abundant solar radiation with relatively little seasonal variation. That huge potential enables the extensive use of renewable energies: Direct solar energy use via photovoltaics or solar thermal converters and indirect use via biomass, wind or hydro-power converters. Stefan C.W. Krauter and Johannes M. Kissel present an overview of the different uses of renewable energies in Latin America (with a focus on Brazil).