Vestas is deepening its presence in Argentina with 3GW in operation and 350MW wind power under construction. The quality of the wind resource enables higher efficiency levels than in other markets. The installed wind turbines feature 162-meter rotors and capacities ranging between 6 MW and 6.5 MW that allow maximized wind capture and optimized electricity […]
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Argentina has a tender to connect up to 100 MW/500 MWh of new BESS projects. It aims to award three projects: 40MW/200MWh BESS Isla Verde, 30MW/150MWh BESS Villa Maria, and 300MW/150MWh BESS Bialet Masse. This launch represents a step toward integrating utility-scale batteries into Argentina’s grid architecture. Argentina’s power system faces volatility driven by hydrological
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Recently, Nano Nuclear Energy submitted a private proposal to Dioxitek S.A., an Argentinian state-owned company specializing in nuclear fuel cycle and uranium dioxide production. The proposal concerns the potential joint development of a natural uranium hexafluoride production facility using Dioxitek’s existing infrastructure in Argentina. The proposal targets uranium conversion capacity and integration into fuel enrichment
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Recently, a study in Peru validated a significant geothermal system located in the southern Andes close to the Chilean border. The Geophysical Institute validated the presence of a significant geothermal system along the Chilean border. The research utilized a magnetotelluric technique, which generates a subsurface representation by assessing natural electromagnetic fields. This method assesses natural
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Peru recently signed a new law establishing a regulatory framework to promote nuclear power generation as part of the energy mix. The law targets the installation of small modular reactors (SMRs), leveraging the country’s uranium. SMRs provide lower upfront capital costs, scalable deployment, and better fit for smaller national grids. Nuclear power development will depend
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A gas pipeline in Peru recently broke, revealing a structural weakness in the country’s gas-to-power value chain. The 730 km pipeline carries Camisea gas and natural gas liquids from the Amazon region to Lima on the coast. This reveals dangers associated with dependence on the transport system and supports claims for new pipelines and the
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Actis has completed the sale of Orygen, a power generation platform in Peru, to Grupo Romero through an energy and infrastructure investment platform. Orygen is the second-largest power generation platform in Peru with 2.3 MW of installed capacity. This energy includes 28% of wind and solar, 34% of hydropower, and 38% of thermal gas assets.
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The worldwide renewable energy firm, Zelestra, has recently finalized the 242 MWdc Babilonia solar PV initiative in Peru with a $176 million green financing deal. Upon finishing, the project will achieve 700 MW of installed capacity, placing it among the largest solar centers in the nation. The initiative will include 394,000 bifacial PV panels to
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Torrential rains in Peru triggered severe flooding after major riverbanks burst their banks. Flooding as a result causes threats to electrical infrastructure such as substations and power distribution systems. Heavy rains, landslides, and river overflows can disrupt electricity supply across large regions. Rising water levels can affect electrical substations that house transformers, switchgear, busbars, protection
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Peru is progressing with power line expansion as it enhances its transmission infrastructure to accommodate increasing electricity demand. Strategic investments ease the growth of the national grid and enhance power reliability throughout various areas. The firm possesses a 138 kV transmission line that spans 132 km connecting the Aguaytia and Pucallpa substations located in the
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