Aluar Launches 30 MW Solar Park in Buenos Aires with December 2026 Commissioning Target

Aluar has broken ground on the Parque Solar Aluar in Abasto, deploying 44,550 photovoltaic modules across 55 hectares with approximately 30 MW of installed capacity. The facility is projected to generate 55,200 MWh annually, equivalent to the consumption of 20,444 households, and will connect directly to the Sistema Argentino de Interconexión, Argentina’s national grid. The company announced the project in conjunction with World Environment Day and filed formal notifications with the Comisión Nacional de Valores, Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos, and Mercado Abierto Electrónico. Construction has reached advanced stages with commissioning scheduled for December 2026.

Unlike distributed generation or corporate power purchase agreements focused on self-consumption, the Abasto installation feeds power directly into the wholesale market through the SADI interconnection. This configuration allows the solar output to support grid stability and provide renewable energy access to other industrial and commercial consumers seeking to decarbonize their operations. The project is expected to avoid 11,040 tons of CO2 emissions annually, contributing to national climate targets while expanding renewable supply in Buenos Aires province’s energy matrix.

The solar development forms part of Aluar’s integrated renewable portfolio strategy. The company is completing the fifth expansion phase of its Parque Eólico Aluar in Puerto Madryn, Chubut province, which has accumulated total investment of USD 745 million across all stages. Simultaneously, Aluar is advancing construction of a reverse osmosis desalination plant in the same Patagonian location to address water scarcity by treating seawater and reducing pressure on local aquifers. Company statements indicate ongoing evaluation of additional renewable energy investments and energy storage systems across multiple Argentine regions.

The aluminum producer’s renewable expansion addresses the energy intensity challenge inherent to primary aluminum production, one of the most electricity-demanding industrial processes. By developing proprietary generation assets connected to the national grid rather than relying solely on contracted supply, Aluar positions itself to hedge against energy price volatility while maintaining operational flexibility. The company’s sustained capital deployment in wind, solar, and water infrastructure demonstrates a model for industrial decarbonization that extends beyond power procurement to direct participation in energy infrastructure development.