Latin America and the Caribbean

Supporting regional governments to accelerate universal access to electricity and mobilize investment for a more inclusive energy system

Energy transition for a resilient future

Accelerating universal energy access in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)

A climate vulnerable region, LAC needs to deliver energy access to the remaining 18 million unelectrified people. GEAPP works with partners to mobilize funding and build capacity so countries can accelerate innovative DRE solutions in remote areas and scale BESS projects for resilient grids. By providing support to meet just energy transition goals, the region can ensure an inclusive energy system.

Solutions for LAC

Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE)

Accelerating the uptake of distributed renewable energy, to provide fast, clean, cheap power where it is needed most

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Deploying Battery Energy Storage Systems to strengthen grids and enable them to rapidly adopt high levels of least-cost, variable renewable energy

Just Energy Transition

Ensuring the energy transition is just, equitable and inclusive by focusing positive impacts on women, youth and marginalised communities

Pilot Programmes

Design, test and later scale, transformative approaches including utility scale renewables, fossil fuel decommissioning, transmission and distribution, productive use of energy, green industrialization, and e-mobility

Our Partners

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Low Carbon Energy Trust Fund for People and Planet (LCE)

It was established in November 2021 with a $25 million grant for the Inter-American Development Bank to implement clean energy projects in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The fund aims to increase access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services to underserved communities in LAC by expanding use of DRE services and the energy transition towards net-zero energy systems in the region.

In collaboration with IDB, IDB Invest and IDB Lab, the Trust Fund currently supports 11 active projects across 13 countries in the region and has mobilized over $290 million in additional financing for clean energy projects.

Let’s Change Energy in Haiti

Expanding access to clean energy in rural areas of Haiti has transformed communities use of electricity, enabled new businesses to grow, and improved quality of life and education. Learn how.

Meet Our Experts

Isabel Beltran Villavicencio

Isabel Beltran Villavicencio

Managing Director, Latin America & Caribbean

Latin America & Caribbean
Hali McKinley Lester

Hali McKinley Lester

Associate, Programs

Latin America & Caribbean
Eric Gay

Eric Gay

Managing Director, Communications

Global
Gabriela Gutierrez Morales

Gabriela Gutierrez Morales

Manager, Partnerships

Latin America & Caribbean
Jess Kersey

Jess Kersey

Technical & Strategy Consultant

Latin America & Caribbean
Erika Buffa

Erika Buffa

Executive Assistant

Latin America & Caribbean