Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 0.81% is in Argentina. Listed below are the five largest active hydro power plants by capacity in Argentina, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. Yacyreta – Argentina
The Yacyreta – Argentina is a 1,550MW hydro power project located in Corrientes, Argentina. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 1997. The project was developed by Entidad Binacional Yacyreta. Entidad Binacional Yacyreta own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Piedra del Aguila
The 1,440MW Piedra del Aguila hydro power project is located in Neuquen, Argentina. Webuild has developed the project. It was commissioned in 1993. The project is owned by Central Puerto. Buy the profile here.
3. El Chocon
The El Chocon is a 1,200MW hydro project. Others; Government of the Province of Neuquen; Enel Americas owns the project. It was commissioned in 1972. It is located in Neuquen, Argentina. Buy the profile here.
4. Alicura
The Alicura hydro project with a capacity of 1,050MW came online in 1987. AES have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Neuquen, Argentina. Buy the profile here.
5. Salto Grande-Argentina
The Salto Grande-Argentina has been operating since 1979. The 945MW hydro project is located in Entre Rios, Argentina. Integracion Energetica Argentina have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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