NO BASTA CON MÁS RENOVABLES: SIN JUSTICIA, LA ENTRADA DE RENOVABLES PUEDE PROFUNDIZAR LAS DESIGUALDADES EXISTENTES

The document highlights a paradox in the energy transition across Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico: while renewable capacity grew by approximately 29% between 2020 and 2023, social barriers and a continued reliance on fossil fuel investment hinder a just transition. It emphasizes that technical success does not guarantee social license, citing non-binding participation mechanisms in Chile and territorial conflicts in Mexico and Colombia. The report calls for a shift from mere 'socialization' to 'real participation' to prevent community displacement and ensure energy justice, including clean cooking and affordable tariffs.

• The expansion of renewable energy capacity in the region does not automatically ensure social acceptance, leading to territorial tensions when projects lack real participation and justice criteria. In Chile, non-binding citizen participation (SEIA) and indigenous consultation have led to increasing socio-environmental conflicts. Mexico and Colombia also show high levels of conflict, indicating that physical network expansion does not equal a social license. Brazil, despite leading in renewable employment, has insufficient participation processes in vulnerable territories, specifically for indigenous and quilombola communities.
• Between 2020 and 2023, the region saw a 29% increase in accumulated renewable capacity, with Brazil leading as the largest expander, recording a 63.7% growth in 2023 and a total installed capacity of 196.5 GW. To meet 2030 goals, the four analyzed countries need to reach a combined total of 435.4 GW, compared to 288 GW in 2023.
• There is a significant investment paradox where a large portion of energy funding remains tied to fossil fuels. The region has accumulated over 331 billion dollars in fossil fuels, resources the document argues could be redirected toward energy access, fair tariffs, and an inclusive transition. In contrast, some investment flows are entirely renewable, though the document notes that overall, the transition requires stopping the financing of fossils.
• Significant gaps remain in achieving a sustainable transition, including a lack of electricity access for 4.7 million people across the four countries. Energy poverty is highlighted by the fact that 36% of rural households in Colombia still cook with firewood or charcoal. Other systemic bottlenecks include transmission delays, high global technological dependence, and a failure to meet global annual energy efficiency doubling goals.

APA

Transforma (2026). NO BASTA CON MÁS RENOVABLES: SIN JUSTICIA, LA ENTRADA DE RENOVABLES PUEDE PROFUNDIZAR LAS DESIGUALDADES EXISTENTES. https://transforma.global/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260424-Entrada_energias_renovables-infografia.pdf

Chicago

Transforma. NO BASTA CON MÁS RENOVABLES: SIN JUSTICIA, LA ENTRADA DE RENOVABLES PUEDE PROFUNDIZAR LAS DESIGUALDADES EXISTENTES. 2026. https://transforma.global/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260424-Entrada_energias_renovables-infografia.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{transforma2026basta, author = {{Transforma}}, title = {{NO BASTA CON MÁS RENOVABLES: SIN JUSTICIA, LA ENTRADA DE RENOVABLES PUEDE PROFUNDIZAR LAS DESIGUALDADES EXISTENTES}}, institution = {Transforma}, year = {2026}, month = apr, url = {https://transforma.global/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260424-Entrada_energias_renovables-infografia.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }