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.

What are the top solar companies in Argentina?

Notable brands include Huawei at 40%, SMA at 13%, and Schneider at 10%, showcasing the diverse array of technologies powering Argentina’s solar energy revolution. In terms of total installed renewable capacity, Argentina boasts 16,782 MW, with large hydroelectric plants dominating at 64.5%.

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.

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.

Is Argentina a good country for solar energy?

1. Introduction There is a measure of agreement that Argentina’s solar resource is ideal for photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal (ST) development, both for large- and small-scale (distributed) installations. The yearly Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index published by Ernst and Young places Argentina in the 18th position for PV [ 1 ].

Is solar photovoltaic the future of electricity generation in Argentina?

However, despite significant natural potential, solar photovoltaic still represents only a small share of Argentina's total electricity generation. Although this picture may look bleak, a wide range of market segments relating to decentralised photovoltaic generation in Argentina have developed.