Argentina
Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| SSS Relevance | ⭐⭐⭐ High |
| Market Type | Mixed (CAMMESA coordination) |
| Key Clean Resources | Nuclear (7%), Hydro (25%), Wind/Solar (growing) |
| EAC System | I-REC |
| Grid Carbon Intensity | ~300-350 gCO2/kWh |
Argentina has South America's largest nuclear program with three operating reactors, plus significant hydro. Nuclear provides ~7% of generation.
SSS Relevance
⭐⭐⭐ High — Argentina offers good SSS potential:
- Operating nuclear fleet (3 reactors, ~5 GW planned capacity)
- Significant hydro (~25% of generation)
- Growing renewables under RenovAr program
SSS-Eligible Resources
| Resource Type | Capacity/Output | SSS Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear | ~1.8 GW, ~7% of generation | ✅ Clearly SSS — default delivered baseload |
| Hydro | ~11 GW, ~25% | ⚠️ Depends on I-REC status |
Operating Nuclear Plants:
- Atucha I (357 MW, PHWR)
- Atucha II (745 MW, PHWR)
- Embalse (648 MW, CANDU)
Pipeline: CAREM-25 SMR under construction; additional units planned.
Market Structure
Regulator: ENRE (Ente Nacional Regulador de la Electricidad)
Market Coordinator: CAMMESA (Compañía Administradora del Mercado Mayorista Eléctrico)
Model: Wholesale market with dispatch coordination; regulated retail.
Major Generators:
- Nucleoeléctrica Argentina (nuclear), YPF Luz, Pampa Energía, Central Puerto
Clean Energy Policy
| Policy | Status |
|---|---|
| Renewables Target | 20% by 2025 |
| Nuclear Policy | Strongly supportive — SMR development, fleet expansion |
| RenovAr Program | Auction program for renewable PPAs |
EAC Infrastructure
Primary System: I-REC
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| I-REC Issuer | Various |
| Scope | Renewables |
Important for SSS: Argentine nuclear is state-operated (NASA) and does not participate in I-REC. Nuclear flows to grid as default supply.
Emissions Factors
| Source | Value | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Argentine Grid Average | ~300-350 gCO2/kWh | Location-based Scope 2 |