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11 stories tagged with "Uruguay"
Uruguayan Pianist Enrique Graf Returns to Buenos Aires
Global News•2d ago

Uruguayan Pianist Enrique Graf Returns to Buenos Aires

Award-winning pianist Enrique Graf brings Mozart, Liszt, and Hoiby to Teatro Colón's golden hall next week. The Carnegie Hall veteran and festival founder continues sharing classical music across the Americas.

Buenos Aires Times•2 min read
Uruguay Plans 99 MW Solar Expansion With 20-Year Deals
Planet Wins•Oct 20

Uruguay Plans 99 MW Solar Expansion With 20-Year Deals

Uruguay is taking another big step toward renewable energy by inviting private companies to build three new solar farms that will power the grid for the next two decades. The South American nation continues proving that small countries can make giant leaps in clean energy.

PV Magazine•3 min read
Uruguay Lands $5.7B Solar-Powered Data Center Investment
Planet Wins•Oct 15

Uruguay Lands $5.7B Solar-Powered Data Center Investment

Spanish company Solaria just announced the largest foreign investment in Uruguay's history: a $5.7 billion data center complex powered by renewable energy. The project will create thousands of jobs while advancing both technology infrastructure and clean energy in South America.

PV Magazine•2 min read
Cape Verde Stuns Uruguay With World Cup Comeback Draw
Sports•Jun 22

Cape Verde Stuns Uruguay With World Cup Comeback Draw

The tiny island nation of Cape Verde earned their second consecutive draw against soccer royalty at the 2026 World Cup, fighting back from a halftime deficit to tie two-time champions Uruguay 2-2. The result puts the tournament debutants on the brink of advancing to the knockout rounds while leaving Uruguay facing a shocking early exit.

Japan Today•2 min read
Cape Verde Holds Uruguay 2-2 in Stunning World Cup Debut
Sports•Jun 22

Cape Verde Holds Uruguay 2-2 in Stunning World Cup Debut

First-time World Cup participant Cape Verde earned their second point with a thrilling comeback draw against two-time champions Uruguay. The African island nation remains unbeaten after previously holding powerhouse Spain to a goalless draw.

France 24 English•2 min read
Uruguay Gets 98% of Electricity from Renewable Energy
Planet Wins•Jun 22

Uruguay Gets 98% of Electricity from Renewable Energy

Uruguay transformed from fossil fuel dependency to nearly 100% renewable electricity in under two decades. The small nation now exports surplus clean energy and offers a blueprint for energy independence.

Google News - Clean Energy•3 min read
Coach Who Studies 2,000 Tapes Per Tournament Leads Uruguay
Community Heroes•Jun 4

Coach Who Studies 2,000 Tapes Per Tournament Leads Uruguay

Marcelo Bielsa's obsessive preparation methods have made him one of football's most influential coaches. At 70, the man who once picked up litter in Leeds to study his community is taking Uruguay to the World Cup.

BBC Sport•2 min read
Uruguay and Argentina Find Common Ground on $5B Green Plant
Solutions•May 14

Uruguay and Argentina Find Common Ground on $5B Green Plant

Two South American neighbors are choosing dialogue over dispute to resolve environmental concerns about a major green hydrogen facility. Their collaborative approach offers a blueprint for balancing clean energy investment with local environmental protection.

Buenos Aires Times•2 min read
3 Countries Hit 90% Renewable Energy in Record Time
Planet Wins•Apr 22

3 Countries Hit 90% Renewable Energy in Record Time

Uruguay, Kenya, and Pakistan proved the world's clean energy transition can happen fast. Their secret? Energy security paid off faster than fossil fuels ever could.

Planet Wins Desk•2 min read
Uruguay, Kenya, Pakistan Hit 90% Renewable Energy
Planet Wins•Apr 22

Uruguay, Kenya, Pakistan Hit 90% Renewable Energy

Three countries have quietly achieved what seemed impossible just years ago: powering their nations almost entirely with clean energy. Their success stories offer a blueprint for the world.

Planet Wins Desk•3 min read
Colonial Water Well Found Beneath Montevideo Museum
Solutions•Apr 6

Colonial Water Well Found Beneath Montevideo Museum

Workers installing an elevator in Uruguay's historic Cabildo Museum uncovered a hidden water source that may solve mysteries about how colonial Montevideo survived sieges. The 18th-century discovery is rewriting the city's early history.

Solutions Desk•2 min read