Given the economic context, what about wind power in Argentina?

The World Wind Energy Council (GWEC(for its acronym) warned on Wednesday that Argentina's "political and economic uncertainty" is worrying for the immediate future of renewable energies. However, he said that "doing things right", the sector can generate billions of dollars in investments and create thousands of jobs.

That's what Wednesday the director general of the international organization Ben Backwell said during the second edition of Argentina Wind Power, organized by the World Wind Energy Council. , the Argentine Wind Chamber and Grupo La Nación, in order to discuss the future of the market. wind industry in Argentina.

In the same vein, Mr. Backwell said: "The stakes are high: if Argentina succeeds, it can generate billions of dollars in investment, create thousands. jobs, improve the trade balance and produce the clean energy needed to revive a growing economy. "

For Gwec's CEO, industry and government are "more determined than ever to keep Argentina a leader in wind energy."

Backwell acknowledged, however, that "Argentina's political and economic uncertainties raised concerns about the future of renewable energy", particularly with the development of "the fourth phase of the Renew program scheduled for this year".

Projects in Argentina

With nearly 1.2 gigawatts already installed and a much larger capacity underway, Argentina has "a huge unexploited potential if the government continues to support the industry through its own. objectives and ambitious programs ".

The meeting also involved the renewable energy secretary, Sebastian Kind, who pointed out that Argentina was a destination of interest for the investment of major equipment manufacturers in the world, result of the 244 projects rewarded since 2016 with an offer of 6.5 Gw of power.

"To date, we have awarded 244 renewable energy projects for 6.5 Gw of energy between different government programs and initiatives," said Kind, noting that in the wind market, "more than 70 projects were rewarded for 4 Gw of power ", published Télam.

Thus, Argentina "presents itself as a destination of great interest for the big equipment suppliers of the whole world: Nordex Acciona, in Córdoba, and Vestas, in Campana, took the decision to install badembly factories in our Country".

There are currently 154 new projects between those under construction (105) and those already in commercial operation (49), those representing investments of $ 7.5 billion.

Some wind farms in the country

Buenos Aires. he The Pampa Energía III wind farm is located in the city of Coronel Rosales. It also provides 53 MW of renewable energy to the national system.

The Pampa Energía II wind farm borders the "Mario Cebreiro wind farm" located in Corti, 20 km from Bahía Blanca. According to the company, it brings 100 MW of renewable energy to the national system and has requested a total investment of $ 139 million.

Los Teros, 172 MW, located in Azul, will provide renewable energy to Toyota and Coca-Cola, among other companies. The Manantiales Behr wind farm is the second project awarded to YPF Luz. He climbed to Comodoro Rivadavia and already produces 120 MW.

Cordoba IDB Invest, the private sector institution of the Inter-American Development Bank, has provided $ 20 million for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Achiras Wind Farm, located in the southern part of the country. Province of Córdoba. It has a capacity of 48 megawatts and includes a 14-kilometer transmission line, developed by Central Puerto SA.

On August 6 this year, Cordoba added other three renewable energy projects: two wind farms in Achiras and General Levalle and one hydropower project in La Calera, led by Epec. They were awarded in the third round of the Renew program.

La Rioja. The Arauco wind farm is located in Arauco, about 20 km south of the city of Aimogasta. It supplies about 50 MW.