La Rioja takes a key step in the energy transition with the construction of its first wind-solar park in the Arauco department.
With an investment of around 50 million dollars, the project combines photovoltaic and wind generation on the same site. This allows optimizing the use of the existing electrical infrastructure.
What is a wind-solar park?
A hybrid park is a facility that integrates complementary renewable technologies, such as solar energy and wind energy, in a single system.
This allows for electricity production both during the day and in hours without sunlight, increasing the efficiency and stability of energy generation.
The park combines wind and solar energy.
Main characteristics of the project
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Location: Arauco Wind Park, La Rioja
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Estimated power: 50 MW of solar power added to the already installed wind turbines
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Surface area: approximately 90 hectares
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Total investment: 49 to 50 million dollars
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Financing: National Productive Development Fund (FONDEP) and provincial contributions
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Execution: IMPSA and Arauco Wind Park SAPEM
This will be the first hybrid park of its kind in Argentina and Latin America, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
With the new construction, it is estimated to avoid the release of 1 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) over a period of 20 years. Additionally, it will provide clean energy to over 35,000 households.
Benefits for the province and the country
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Boost to local employment and regional economy
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Efficient use of natural resources and existing electrical grid
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Positioning La Rioja as a national benchmark in renewable energies
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Direct contribution to compliance with Law 27.191, which aims to reach a 20% share of renewable sources in the national energy matrix
During 2024, Argentina experienced sustained growth in clean energies. Only in the third quarter, 216 MW of renewable energy were added to the grid, and the total installed capacity exceeds 6200 MW, enough to supply over six million households.
