How much money will Buenos Aires invest in a new storage system?

This initiative, unprecedented in the South American country but already applied worldwide, seeks to add 500 MW of storage capacity in critical nodes of the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires (AMBA), with an estimated investment of $500mn and an execution period of 12-18 months.

Why is Argentina a good stance on energy storage?

In Argentina, the stance provides a good lesson to the European stakeholders, especially in the commercial and industrial segments of energy storage. Emerging markets can present both local and foreign players by developing tenders that are investment appropriate and clear technically and financially secured.

Can battery energy storage modernize Argentina's grid?

Argentina’s ambitious push toward grid modernization through battery energy storage has received an enthusiastic response, with CAMMESA (Compañía Administradora del Mercado Mayorista Eléctrico) confirming the submission of 27 project proposals from 15 companies under its AlmaGBA program.

Will Argentina integrate new electricity storage infrastructure into urban distribution networks?

This national and international open call, part of Resolution SE 67/2025, marks Argentina’s first large-scale effort to integrate new electricity storage infrastructure into urban distribution networks.

How did Argentina diversify its energy sector?

Argentina sought out its own abundant natural and renewable resources to diversify its energy sector and reduce its dependence on imports. The country has also made the transition to renewable energy because it possesses many regions that are adaptable to solar and wind farming.

Why is the Argentine electricity system undergoing a paradigm shift?

After decades of disinvestment, the Argentine electricity system faces serious challenges in terms of infrastructure and response capacity. This tender for state-of-the-art batteries (BESS) marks a paradigm shift, prioritizing private investment and technological innovation to solve structural problems.