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This year the construction of 13 mini-grids for electric power generation based on renewable sources will be launched in four Argentine provinces: Catamarca, Jujuy, Salta and Río Negro. The objective is to supply villages isolated from the network.
The Argentine Secretariat of Energy has announced the start-up of the construction of 13 mini-grids for electricity generation based on renewable sources in the provinces of Catamarca, Jujuy, Salta and Río Negro), to supply towns isolated from the grid and that It will represent a total investment of 28.3 million dollars.
The works will be carried out within the framework of the PERMER program for renewable energy in rural markets.
“PERMER is one of the programs that changes the reality of life for many Argentines who live in remote places, such as rural populations that today do not have access to electrical energy by system. That is why it is so important and a priority for us, because our management objective is to improve the quality of life of all Argentines," said Secretary Royon.
In addition, with an investment of 2.5 million dollars, 2,600 solar-powered boyeros were delivered to 10,000 small rural producers in areas without access to the electricity distribution network in 19 provinces , to electrify wire fences and keep livestock confined. This type of low-cost, high-impact technology makes it easier for small producers to selectively use their farm space.
For public establishments, through PERMER, the installation of systems to supply electricity from renewable energies to 281 state agencies in 19 provinces, such as rural schools, National Gendarmerie posts, Argentine Army border posts, camps, of National Highway, health establishments and police detachments . The investment earmarked is 22 million dollars and benefits more than 20 thousand people.
Also this year, the installation of photovoltaic systems is expected in 11 National Parks, and 104 isolated homes in rural areas in Catamarca and Santa Cruz. |
