COP29: Venezuelan Government Strengthens Strategies for the Generation of Clean Energy in the Country

Lorca also emphasized that Venezuela’s geographic location makes it an ideal site for photovoltaic power generation. “It is essential to diversify our energy sources in order to face the climate crisis and move towards a more sustainable future,” he said. Nov 21, 2024 Photo: EFE

November 21, 2024 Hour: 7:00 pm

During the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) held in Azerbaijan, the Minister of People’s Power for Ecosocialism, José Lorca, met with Ajay Mathur, Director-General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

At this meeting, both leaders discussed the importance of Venezuela’s active participation in this organization dedicated to promoting the use of renewable energies. Minister Lorca highlighted that Venezuela is positioned as one of the countries most committed to training and technological development in the field of solar energy.

“We are implementing photovoltaic projects that not only improve our electricity service but also demonstrate the commitment of the government of President Nicolás Maduro and the Sectoral Vice President of Public Works and Services, General in Chief Jorge Márquez, to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” he said.

Currently, it is estimated that 80% of electricity generation in Venezuela comes from hydroelectric sources. However, photovoltaic projects are being developed with the objective of reaching 30% of national generation, as indicated by Tania Masea, Deputy Minister for New Sources and Rational Use of Energy.