Brazil’s energy industry pushes for new hydroelectric plants despite climate concerns 

Brazil’s energy sector is initiating a new effort to construct additional hydroelectric plants alongside the rising number of solar and wind power initiatives. However, past environmental issues could present political challenges. 

Despite over half of Brazil’s electricity being generated by hydro plants, it has been five years since its last significant dam project—the contentious Belo Monte complex in the northern state of Para- was completed.