How this country transitioned to run on 99% renewable energy in just five years: \u201cIf we can do it, why can\u2019t you?\u201d
It\u2019s an astonishing story: in less than five years, a small South American country shifted their energy production to run on renewable energy \u2013 and it was all driven by a little-known scientist with a crazy vision.
At the 2025 Mountain Towns 2030 Summit in Breckenridge, Colorado, Dr. Ram\u00f3n M\u00e9ndez Galain\u2014Uruguay\u2019s former Secretary of Energy and architect of one of the most ambitious energy transitions in the world\u2014delivered a keynote that was equal parts masterclass, memoir, and manifesto. Framed as a five-act play, his story of leading Uruguay to 99% renewable electricity was a deep dive into policy, innovation, and political courage.