Hydro capacity accounted for 16.7% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,357GW. This is expected to contribute 12.6% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,555GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 0.83% is in Argentina. Listed below are the five largest upcoming 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. Corpus-Argentina
The Corpus-Argentina is a 3,500MW hydro power project located in Misiones, Argentina. The project is currently in announced stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2030. The project is owned by Government Of Argentina. Buy the profile here.
2. Santa Cruz CCLB Hydropower Plant
Santa Cruz CCLB Hydropower Plant is a 1,310MW hydro power project in Argentina. The project is expected to come online by 2026. The project is currently in under construction stage. Buy the profile here.
3. Cordon del Plata
The 1,100MW Cordon del Plata is located in Mendoza, Argentina. It is owned by Emprendimientos Energeticos Binacionales; Empresa Mendocina de Energia. The hydro project is currently in announced stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2033. Emprendimientos Energeticos Binacionales; Empresa Mendocina de Energia is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Condor Cliff Dam
The Condor Cliff Dam is a 950MW hydro power project. It is planned in Santa Cruz, Argentina. The project is currently in under construction stage. It will be developed by Represas Patagonia. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2027. China Gezhouba Group; Electroingenieria; Hidrocuyo is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Chihuido
The 933MW hydro project, Chihuido is expected to get commissioned by 2027. It is being developed by Emprendimientos Hidroelectricos Sociedad del Estado ProvIncial. The project is currently in permitting stage. Emprendimientos Hidroelectricos Sociedad del Estado ProvIncial is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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