Buenos Aires Road Solar Electricity System

Why is solar energy important in Argentina?

The north of Argentina experiences high levels of solar radiation and has the capacity to produce electricity and jobs for rural and underserved communities in the country. Unfortunately, there are several factors limiting the total deployment of renewable energy in Argentina.

Is solar adoption a problem in Argentina?

(Credit: Nestor Barbitta) For a country with the abundant solar resources of Argentina, the lack of PV adoption is cause for concern. The north of Argentina experiences high levels of solar radiation and has the capacity to produce electricity and jobs for rural and underserved communities in the country.

Should Argentina invest in solar energy?

If Argentina were able to stabilize its economy and provide better incentives for solar, investors would be more apt to support renewable energy projects. However, the lack of residential distributed generation projects is hindering mainstream solar adoption.

Is Argentina able to generate solar energy from asphalt?

Argentina is still far from reaching its full potential in renewable energy generation. Capturing solar thermal energy from asphalt requires a method to collect and transport the energy. The asphalt acts as a solar absorber, heating water as it passes through the pipes.

How many GWh of electricity does Argentina generate a year?

As of 2019, Argentina’s energy mix included 85.81% fossil fuels. 1 This is why it took Argentina until 2020 to finally reach 1000 GWh of electricity generated from PV projects. 2 Argentina is by no means the only country to be stuck in a difficult situation with PV adoption.

What challenges does the energy transition face in Argentina?

However, the energy transition in Argentina faces some important challenges. One of the most important is the need to modernize and expand electricity transmission infrastructure, especially in regions far from urban centers where many renewable energy projects are located.