In the absence of natural gasMissions have turned Energy diversification in a strategic axis. The province prioritized decentralized photovoltaic generation and advanced with the installation of new solar parks in different municipalities.
Five plants are currently in operation and a further five are due to be commissioned by 2026, which will produce a total of 25 MW. This plan aims at overall 16 parks to reach the 120 MW of the Urugua-í Dam.
This could cover almost half of it Electricity needs of the province with your own energy. The strategy is working local solar resources and a decentralized generation model.
The new plants will be located in urban and intermediate areas to strengthen networks and balance consumption. The geographical distribution responds to a plan to supply various nodes in the territory. In Posadas, a floating solar farm is even being built over the catchment area of the Mártires stream.
Adaptable and quickly implementable infrastructure
Solar farms are being consolidated in Misiones due to their quick assembly and low operating costs. This is partly due to the decline Panel prices And Scalabilityin addition to reducing consumption peaks during critical times.
At the same time the province was integrated modern technologies B. bifacial panels that capture radiation on both sides. These solutions increase efficiency and optimize the available space in each installation. The result is a more stable generation and more rational land use.
Facilities already in operation include: Posadas 1 and 2, San Javier, Silicon Misionesand the new infrastructure in Takes away. This latest park, with 10 MW and 15,000 panels, is the largest installed so far in the province and its energy is enough to power about 10,000 families in the region.
Growth in line with the national expansion of renewable energies
Progress in Misiones comes against a backdrop of strong growth Solar energy in Argentina. In October, renewable energy met more than 44% of national electricity needs. Solar Energy alone brought more than 2,000 MW online that day.
Misiones began his journey in 2021 with the Itaembe Guazú Park, the first in the NEA. The development continued Silicon missionsten times stronger than the pioneer plant. Subsequently, new projects with increasing capacity and better technology were taken up.
In San Javier, a 2.5 kilometer long transmission line connects the solar farm with the local substation. Its output of 4.25 MW covers around half of local consumption. The extension is supplemented by electrical infrastructure works that strengthen the general network.
Operation of a photovoltaic park
A solar farm captures the sun's radiation through panels made of Silicon cells. Through the photoelectric effectLight releases electrons and creates direct current. Special inverters convert this energy into alternating current compatible with the electrical system.
The electricity generated is fed into the grid Provincial interconnected system through cables and transformers. From there it is distributed to households, businesses and industries without creating any emissions, noise or waste during operation.
This scheme allows energy production near consumption centers. In this way, Transportation losses are reduced and the quality of service improved. It's a way to do it Diversify the matrix without relying on it fossil fuels.
Environmental and social benefits of these initiatives
The solar expansion reduces the pressure native ecosystems by avoiding the expansion of industrial areas. Since the parks are on already urbanized or installed low environmental sensitivity areas, their territorial impact is minimal. In addition, they do not require water to operate, which is an important point in subtropical regions.
These infrastructures are reducing Greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on imported fuels. By generating energy nearby, they avoid transport losses and strengthen the resilience of the system. They also help stabilize the network during times of high demand, reducing the risk of outages.
Socially, the parks create local jobs and promote technical training. Distributed production is improving Energy security and reduces operating costs in the long term. Added to this is the possibility of attracting related investments Green economy.
Misiones Solar Plan Milestones and Forecasts
• Itaembé Guazú (2021): first photovoltaic park in the NEA.
• Silicon Missions: 9,000 modules and ten times more power than the original system.
• Oberá: largest park with 10 MW and bifacial technology.
• San Javier: 4.25 MW fully operational since April.
• Arroyo Mártires (Posadas): first floating solar park in northeast Argentina.