Bolivia’s grid has traditionally depended on natural gas and hydropower. Some of these sources contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. However, the country aims to integrate variable renewable energy sources such as solar and wind on a large scale. Integrating this energy into the national grid demands updated and modernized energy infrastructure. This integration will involve […]
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Bolivia recently launched its first green hydrogen project in Oruro, Tarija, and Santa Cruz. This is part of a national strategy to diversify its energy mix and enter the global low-carbon hydrogen market. This includes a 2 MW electrolyzer in Oruro, which will use solar-powered electrolysis to produce hydrogen for blending with natural gas in
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Central Puerto SA, an Argentine power generator, signed a mandate letter with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This includes financing of up to $300 million to support the roll-out of renewables and storage. These funds will advance Central Puerto’s investment plan, including the first BESS project awarded under the AlmaGBA tender. Central Puerto secured a
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Argentina’s liquefied petroleum gas production makes it one of the top producers in Latin America. It exports 1.2 million tons to regional markets, besides to domestic use. In July 2025, the federal government enacted changes to the LPG regulatory regime with the goal of deregulating parts of the chain and reducing direct state intervention. Key
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Argentina has made efforts to become the first Latin American country to join the Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program, supported by the United States. This demonstrates the mutual commitment to deepening the civil nuclear energy partnership, advancing global energy security, and expediting the responsible deployment of advanced nuclear energy in South America. The program
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Argentina’s energy sector is transforming with distributed energy generation. It has an installed capacity of 73.7 MW and 38.4 MW in the pipeline, with more than 1000 projects. This reflects the growing interest among consumers, businesses, and policymakers in small-scale renewable energy solutions. Distributed generation refers to small-scale electricity production located where energy is consumed.
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The electric vehicle market in Argentina is gradually growing with emerging charging infrastructure companies. Domestic automakers and import policy reforms. It also stems from the growth of renewables, lithium reserves, and an emerging electric vehicle market. Electric vehicles have the potential to reshape Argentina’s transportation and energy systems. Transitioning to EVs powered by wind and
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The Salinas Grandes is the largest salt flat in Argentina, sitting within the lithium triangle along the parts of Chile and Bolivia. Lithium is a crucial component for green energy transition goals. Most of Argentina’s lithium comes from brine extraction, which involves pumping brine from underground salt flats into evaporation ponds. Letting the water evaporate
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Argentina is rapidly expanding its renewable energy portfolio with resources such as wind in Patagonia, solar in Jujuy, and hydro in the Andes. This attracts significant investments from international and private sector companies. Chinese companies have played a crucial role in the expansion of Argentina’s clean energy infrastructure. They provide financing and direct participation in
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The government of Argentina has granted contracts for 667 MW of capacity focused on battery energy storage systems. It intends to surpass its initial 500 MW goal by approximately 30%. The AlmaGBA extensive BESS was initiated in February 2025, targeting a storage capacity of 500 MW. The initiatives will be established in the Buenos Aires
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