The Copahue Geothermal Project in Neuquén is Argentina’s most advanced geothermal development, with a proposed 10 MW initial modular phase and potential expansion to 30 MW, using condensing cycle technology and a 90% capacity factor. The first phase is expected to generate 78.8 GWh annually, powering around 26,000 homes and reducing approximately 34,690 tons of CO₂ per year. While the project has secured initial environmental permits, key challenges remain around obtaining full EIA approval, financing, and achieving social license amid local and indigenous community concerns.
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