Drought, Water Stress Could Affect Mexico's Clean Energy Plans -- Market Talk
Drought, Water Stress Could Affect Mexico's Clean Energy Plans -- Market Talk
1545 ET - A drought in Mexico this year and a likely increase in water stress could affect Mexico's plans to generate more clean energy, Moody's Investors Service said. The country's national water commission sees a likely increase in water stress over the coming years, Moody's said. "Water scarcity will limit hydroelectric power generation capacity, complicating Mexico's efforts to reach its target of generating 35% of electricity from clean energy sources by 2024," Moody's said. Regional and local governments may also be affected as they work to provide potable water, sewerage and other services, according to Moody's. (stephen.nakrosis@wsj.com)
1545ET-穆迪投资者服务公司(Moody‘s Investors Service)表示，墨西哥今年的干旱和可能加剧的水资源压力可能会影响墨西哥生产更多清洁能源的计划。穆迪说，中国国家水利委员会认为未来几年水资源压力可能会增加。穆迪称，“缺水将限制水力发电能力，使墨西哥在2024年实现清洁能源发电量占总发电量35%的目标的努力变得更加复杂.”根据穆迪的说法，地区和地方政府在努力提供饮用水、排污和其他服务时也可能受到影响。