As of 2020, renewables accounted for 75.8% of Uruguay's electrical capacity, while non-renewable sources made up the remaining 24.2% (down from 29% in 2016).In terms of actual power generation, 94% of Uruguay's electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2020; fossil fuels, which generated nearly 40% of. .
The Uruguayan government states they are focused on reducing emissions from the energy sector so as not to disrupt the agricultural systems which make up 76% of their emissions and. .
Uruguay imports a small amount of coal annually, but does not produce, consume or import coal for utility-scale electricity generation. .
Energy in Uruguay describes and production, consumption and import in . As part of climate mitigation measures and an energy transformation, Uruguay has converted over 98% of its electrical grid to sustainable energy sources (primarily solar, wind, and hydro). are primarily imported into Uruguay for transportation, industrial uses and applicat.
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