Latin America's impending solar boom - report (GreenTech Media)

Sushma Udipi Nagendran / GreenTech Media

This year, the Latin American region is expected to boost its share of global photovoltaic demand to more than 6.2 percent, up from around 2.4 percent in 2016, and virtually no solar demand just a few years earlier. A GreenTech Media report projects strong solar growth in several quasmajor Latin American markets, such as Mexico and Chile. At the same time, new markets like Argentina and Colombia are emerging, while regional giant Brazil is poised to bounce back after a lackluster year.

What exactly has been driving this growth, and where are things headed? Find out here .