Outlook on climate change adaptation in the Tropical Andes mountains

Hydropower lights up the Tropical Andes Electricity production trends and sources

1980

2012

Venezuela*

32

122

Colombia

20

58

Ecuador

3 22

Peru

10 40

Bolivia

7.4

= 10 Billion

= 1 Billion

1.6

Kilowatt/hour

Kilowatt/hour

Billion Kwh generated per year

Hydroelectric Fossil fuel Other Electricity generated by source

1980 2012

*Most of Venezuela's hydroelectric power is generated in the Amazon region and not in the mountains

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, accessed Novembre 2015

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