Why is wind power growing in Argentina?

In recent years, Argentina has witnessed an increase in wind power projects. This growth has been fueled by the government’s Renewable Energy Law, enacted in 2015, which calls for 20% of the country’s electricity to come from renewable sources by 2025.

How many wind farms are there in Buenos Aires?

There are 15 wind farms in the country, mainly in the province of Buenos Aires, La Pampa, La Rioja and on the coastal region of Patagonia. Recently installed wind farms are: - Rawson I & II (77.4 MW): The wind park consists of Vestas V90 1.8 MW wind turbines in two independent but contiguous wind parks of 28.8 MW and 48.6 MW installed capacity.

Who will be the next global wind power manufacturer?

ALSTOM could be the next global wind power manufacturer entering the scene in 2013. Another local company, NRG Patagonia, installed its first turbine in the southern province of Chubut in 2011. Their technology is a mix of long gained own experience, enriched with an international design license and the purchase of some imported components.

Where can wind power be developed?

One of the other promising regions for wind power development is the Atlantic sea coast. It comprises the Province of Buenos Aires with 15 million inhabitants (39 % of the total population), between San Clemente del Tuyú in the east and Bahía Blanca in the south. Here wind speeds between 7.2 and 8.3 m/s at 80 meter hub height are the average.

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