Overview
Iglesia-Guañizuil is an 80 MW solar PV plant located in San Juan Province, Argentina. It contributes to the country's growing renewable energy capacity under the RenovAr program.
Iglesia-Guañizuil is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in the San Juan Province of Argentina. With a capacity of 80 megawatts (MW), it is a medium-to-large scale solar facility within the Argentine renewable energy landscape. The plant is operational and plays a role in diversifying the country's energy mix. The facility operates under Argentina's RenovAr program, which promotes renewable energy through long-term power purchase agreements. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and the plant's capacity of 80 MW places it among significant solar installations in the region. The plant benefits from high solar irradiation typical of the Andean foothills. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. It also supports local grid stability and energy independence. The project aligns with Argentina's national target of 20% renewable energy by 2025, as outlined in Law 27.191.
Environmental context
The plant is located in a high-altitude desert region with abundant solar radiation, ideal for solar PV generation. The area has low ecological sensitivity, though construction and operation require careful land management to minimize soil disturbance. The facility helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels, cutting CO2 emissions and supporting Argentina's climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
The Iglesia-Guañizuil solar PV plant is located in San Juan Province, Argentina, near the Andes mountains.
The plant has an installed capacity of 80 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale solar facility.
It uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
Argentina's RenovAr program, along with Law 27.191, promotes renewable energy through auctions and long-term contracts, targeting 20% renewables by 2025.
By generating clean electricity, the plant reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps Argentina meet its renewable energy and climate goals.