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Survey of Energy Resources 2007

Solar Country Notes

Uruguay
Uruguay has a well-developed electricity grid, with about 95% of the population having a connection. The principal applications of solar energy are for water heating and photovoltaics, the latter mainly for lighting.

The Uruguayan WEC Member Committee reports that by the end of 2007, within the framework of the Energy Efficiency Project, UTE (the national electricity company) will complete the installation of 1 000 photovoltaic panels (55 W each) in low-income homes in isolated rural areas.