Argentina is consolidating its position as a strategic hub within Vestas’ regional operations, supported by an installed base of close to 3 GW currently in operation and a pipeline of approximately 350 MW under construction, expected to come online during 2026.
“Argentina is one of Vestas’ core markets. In the early 2000s, it was a bet, and now it is an extremely consolidated market where the company focuses its efforts on developing specific solutions,” said Alessio Pedicone, Sales Director for the Southern Cone at Vestas, during an interview held at the Future Energy Summit (FES) Argentina.
The quality of the wind resource enables higher efficiency levels than in other markets, making the country a key environment for technological validation.
“Compared with Europe, where two turbines are needed, in Argentina, one is enough,” Pedicone explained, highlighting the strong performance across different regions of the country.
This context is driving the development of solutions tailored to local conditions, both from a technological and operational perspective. The turbines currently installed feature 162-metre rotors and capacities ranging between 6 MW and 6.5 MW, allowing for maximised wind capture and optimised electricity generation.
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Vestas’ strategy is also supported by long-term operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts, ensuring business stability and predictability, with agreements extending up to 30 years over a project’s lifetime.
“The company’s commitment is to build local capacity in Argentina. We have a storage centre, repair centre and a technical training facility in the country, which serves Argentina but also exports knowledge and tools abroad,” said the Sales Director for the Southern Cone.
“That is our plan in the short, medium and long term: to continue supporting the turbines already installed and operating, and to keep accompanying the market in its growth,” he added during the FES Argentina interview.
Growth is also reflected in concrete projects under execution, such as the Olavarría Wind Farm, which will add 186 MW of installed capacity through 29 EnVentus V162 turbines rated at 6.4 MW each. This development, carried out in partnership with PCR and ArcelorMittal Acindar, is the first to be approved under Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime.
At the same time, the expansion of the Mataco wind farm will add an additional 31 MW, reaching a total capacity of 270.4 MW, incorporating state-of-the-art technology that strengthens the project’s operational efficiency.
Regulatory stability: key after the evolution of Law No. 27,191
The regulatory context emerges as a decisive factor in sustaining the sector’s growth, particularly in a scenario marked by recent transformations in the electricity market. The implementation of new regulatory frameworks is reshaping investment and operational conditions.
Following the expiry of Law No. 27,191 — the renewable energy promotion scheme that mobilised more than USD 8 billion in investment over the past decade — the sector is now pushing for a new legislative phase to extend fiscal stability.
A bill is currently in Congress and is expected to be discussed during ordinary sessions, aiming to establish a framework of stability and certainty to continue bringing new projects online.
“Vestas and the entire renewable energy market require fiscal stability, which we have had in recent years through Law No. 27,191. We want that to continue in order to keep investing in the country,” Pedicone emphasised.
“We know the market is different compared to two or three years ago, but we are here to support it with solutions in pricing, reliability and delivery timelines,” he concluded, referring to the recent changes in the sector.
