Genneia, one of Argentina’s leading renewable energy generators, has officially announced the return of Jorge Brito as Chairman of its Board of Directors.
Brito, who previously held the position between December 2015 and April 2022, resumes leadership of the company as it enters a new phase of growth, further strengthening Genneia’s role as Argentina’s flagship player in clean energy generation, across both wind power and solar PV.
The executive’s return comes shortly after completing his tenure as president of River Plate, one of Argentina’s most prominent sports institutions. Alongside his new responsibilities at Genneia, Brito continues to serve as Chairman of the Board of Banco Macro, a position he has held since March 2023.
“It is a great honor to once again chair a company that represents the energy of the future in Argentina. Our focus will remain on innovation, sustainability, and on continuing to expand our renewable energy portfolio to support the growth of Argentine industry,” Brito said.
Strong operational base and expanding pipeline
Genneia recently brought the San Rafael Solar Park into operation, pushing its total installed renewable capacity beyond 1.5 GW and consolidating its leadership in the Argentine renewable energy market.
Currently, the company operates 8 wind farms and 6 solar plants, with cumulative investments exceeding USD 1.6 billion since 2016.
According to reporting by Energía Estratégica, Genneia maintains a balanced development pipeline, split 50% solar and 50% wind, while its next scale-up phase is being supported by an unprecedented financial environment for Argentina’s renewable sector.
Looking ahead, Genneia is preparing to reach a new milestone: surpassing 2 GW of installed renewable capacity in Argentina during the first half of 2026. This expansion will be accompanied by new initiatives in:
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Energy storage systems
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Electric transmission infrastructure
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Power supply agreements for large consumers, including data centers
In parallel, the company has positioned itself as Argentina’s leading green bond issuer, with more than USD 1.28 billion issued to date, reinforcing its access to sustainable finance.
Under this framework, Brito previously told Energía Estratégica that around 70% of Genneia’s investments are financed through credit, and that, under a scenario of macroeconomic stabilization, new renewable projects could increasingly be financed through local capital markets.
This financial dimension is critical, given the need for competitive funding conditions to sustain the pace of investment in renewable energy, grid integration and long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs).
