Peru and Mexico: Top blueberry and raspberry exporters | World
Peru is the world''s top blueberry exporter, after a ten-year production surge. Mexico''s raspberry output has skyrocketed. Meet the soft fruit superpowers.
Is Latin America''s economic tide turning? Here are some insights from
Economies in Latin America are recovering from the shocks of previous years, but there are clouds in the sky ahead. Is the region''s fortunes turning?
Benchmarking gender gaps, 2025
Kenya, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal, the North Macedonia and Tajikistan see a decrease of over 2 percentage points in their scores (Table 1.1). While the score changes reflect the progress of
Energy Storage Safety Strategic Plan
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries currently form the bulk of new energy storage deployments, and they will likely retain this position for the next several years. Thus, this report emphasizes
How Amazonia cities can help build a sustainable planet
Discover how a new strategy is emerging to help the people living in Amazonia cities secure jobs, housing and safety, without further harming the biome.
Potencialidades y desafíos de la explotación del litio en el Perú
El Perú ha entrado en el escenario internacional con hallazgos significativos de litio, en particular en el proyecto Falchani, en Puno. Según estimaciones, este proyecto podría producir hasta 84
These are the world''s biggest trading blocs
Trading blocs have historically been a key way of promoting regional relations and economic prosperity. Here are six of the world''s biggest ones.
How Energy Storage Can Solve Peru''s Frequent Blackouts
Energy storage technologies, especially lithium-ion battery systems, act as a “backup buffer” for Peru''s grid. They capture excess electricity during peak generation—such as midday solar
LARGE SCALE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS PERU
On March 22, ENGIE Energia Peru, a power generation company, started the implementation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to provide the primary frequency regulation service to the
The state of battery storage (BESS) in Latin America: A sleeping giant
This large gap will be bridged at different speeds based on each country''s specific regulations. To provide a view of what is
Saving the Amazon rainforest – in 10 steps | World Economic Forum
With the rainforest''s future hanging in the balance, scientists have drawn up a 10-point plan to help save the Amazon.
Falchani Lithium Project, Peru
Our advanced-stage Falchani project is the 6th largest hard-rock lithium deposit in the world. It benefits from a highly sustainable business model
11 groundbreaking inventions from Latin America | World Economic
Great inventions from the Latin America region.
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024
The 54th Annual Meeting of The World Economic Forum will take place at Davos-Klosters from 15th to 19th January 2024.
The Battery Storage Delusion: Utility-Scale Batteries Are No Silver
While batteries can provide valuable short-term support to the grid, they cannot function as long-duration energy storage (LDES) solutions or scale to the levels needed to back up large
LARGE SCALE ENERGY STORAGE BANS NAURU BATTERIES
Colombia''s first grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) came online in 2023 near Medellín – a 20MW/40MWh behemoth that''s essentially a giant Tesla Powerwall for the national grid.
Why Nauru''s Lithium Ban Could Spark a Global Energy Storage
Nauru''s recent ban on lithium-based large-scale energy storage systems isn''t just local policy – it''s a seismic shift in how we approach renewable energy infrastructure.
10 real-world projects that are boosting financial literacy
Financial literacy isn''t just a personal skill, it can help households to absorb shocks, which leads to more market stability and greater economic growth.
Large-scale energy storage bans nauru batteries
Nauru"s recent ban on lithium-based large-scale energy storage systems isn"t just local policy – it"s a seismic shift in how we approach renewable energy infrastructure.
Here''s what you need to know about the CPTPP | World Economic
The CPTPP is a free trade agreement between Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Brunei, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Peru and Chile. It is one of the biggest trading