Submitter: Experimental Agricultural Station (EEA) INTA, based in Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina
Subcontractor: same as above
Priority area: Energy
Participating/beneficiary countries: 3 countries (Argentina, Chile and South Africa)
PGTF input: US$ 31,000
Other inputs: US$ 59,820
Number: INT/19/K12
Duration: Eighteen (18) months
Approval: 42nd Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77 (New York, 27 September 2018)
Completion: Final report submitted on 19 December 2023
Impact: The solar technology project for vineyard irrigation in Chile, Argentina, and South Africa showcases diverse adoption and integration levels, mirroring varied operational scales and funding approaches. Chile, using primarily private financing, emphasized clean energy and sustainability. In contrast, Argentina and South Africa utilized a blend of mixed and public-private funding. Argentina faced unexpected additional costs and received public technical guidance during project planning. Distributed generation was the predominant energy management model, particularly in Chile, where concessions to energy companies were common and isolated generation less frequent. The project underscored the need for increased dissemination and technical support to advance and automate solar technology systems, indicating a shift towards more advanced irrigation practices and energy storage capabilities.

Final Report:

• INT-19-K12-FinalReport.pdf  *  [Language: Spanish; Size: 8415KB]




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