Solar power generation system installed in Cordoba Argentina

Where are solar power plants located in Argentina?

More than half of the country’s solar power capacity (766 MW) is located in the northwestern provinces of Argentina, including Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán and Catamarca; another 40% (512 MW) is provided by power plants from the Cuyo region, which encompasses the provinces of San Juan, La Rioja, Mendoza and San Luis in the west of the country.

How many solar panel installers are there in Argentina?

Argentine solar panel installers – showing companies in Argentina that undertake solar panel installation, including rooftop and standalone solar systems. 92 installers based in Argentina are listed below. Ing. Alejandro Alvarez

What percentage of Argentina's electricity is generated by solar?

New figures from Cammesa, the state-owned company that manages Argentina's wholesale electricity market, show that solar accounted for 3.1% of total national generating capacity at the end of December 2023.

How much solar power does Argentina have in 2023?

Argentina has sharply accelerated the rate of bringing its solar power plants into operation. According to the national electricity operator CAMMESA, the capacity of photovoltaic panels put on stream nationwide went from 33 megawatts (MW) in 2022 to 262 MW in 2023.

How many wind generators are there in Argentina?

According to Global Energy Monitor, the capacity of wind generators brought into operation in Argentina through most of 2023 totaled 81 MW, with another 921 MW yet to be launched as part of ongoing projects.

Where is PV distributed in Argentina?

PV is distributed regionally in Argentina. Of the total 1,366 MW, the largest portion, 736 MW, is located in the northwestern part of the country, which includes the provinces of Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán, Catamarca, La Rioja and Santiago del Estero. These areas represent a little more than 20% of the country's territory.