The initiative will contribute over 110 GWh annually to the national power grid and is part of an investment program that will exceed USD 1.6 billion over the next decade, covering sectors such as mining, renewable energy, fishing, agribusiness, and real estate, among others.
By Panorama Minero
Aisa Group has begun construction of the Calicanto Photovoltaic Park in the Belgrano department of San Luis— a key project within its energy diversification and strategic investment plan in Argentina. The park will cover 71.9 hectares and have an installed capacity of 51 MWp, with an estimated annual generation of 110.1 GWh—enough to power more than 80,000 homes.
The facility will be connected to the Argentine Interconnection System (SADI) through two 33 kV underground lines and a new transformer bay at the Nogolí Substation. Commissioning is scheduled for December 2026.
This solar park marks the first step in the group’s broader energy strategy for Argentina. At the same time, Aisa Group is developing an investment plan aimed at generating approximately 1,000 MW of solar energy over the next decade. The program is currently being evaluated for inclusion under the Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI).
The project forms part of a broader investment strategy that Aisa Group is implementing in Argentina, which includes over USD 1.6 billion in additional funding across key sectors such as mining, renewable energy, fishing, agribusiness, real estate development, and oil & gas—spanning multiple productive regions of the country.
Among the group’s most significant milestones are the reactivation of the Gualcamayo mine and the development of the new Carbonatos Profundos mine in San Juan, the acquisition of the fishing company Cabo Vírgenes in Chubut, and the transformation of the former Cinzano site in San Juan into a mixed-use real estate development for business and housing.
"Calicanto is more than just a solar park: it is a tangible contribution to the development of San Luis and a vote of confidence in Argentina’s energy potential. Our goal is to deliver a project of technological excellence that creates jobs and value for the local community," said Juan Manuel López, Calicanto Project Manager.
Meanwhile, Juan José Retamero, head of the family behind Aisa Group, emphasized: "Our vision is clear: to invest with 100% private capital to help build Argentina’s future. Calicanto, together with our initiatives in mining, fishing, oil & gas, and real estate development, are the pillars of a long-term plan aimed at generating employment, exports, and sustainable growth for the country."
