Latin America Electric Power Sector Report 2025-2026

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), demand for global electricity grew by an estimated 4.3% y/y in 2024, up from 2.5% in 2023, driven by expanded electrification globally. Most of the 2024 growth came from emerging economies, especially China, which alone contributed 54% of the increase. By 2027, India will contribute 10% of global electricity demand growth, driven by strong economic activity and rising air conditioning use. Demand in advanced economies was flat between 2021 and 2024 but is expected to account for 15% of growth by 2027, fuelled by transport electrification, heating and more data centres. In the US, data centres are driving demand, while uncertainty in energy-intensive industries are affecting projections in the EU. Looking ahead to 2027, developing countries will continue to drive about 85% of global electricity demand growth, with China providing more than half of it.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Energy and utilities" sector for South America. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Energy and utilities" sector in South America
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in South America
• Ascertain South America’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in South America.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors