As agricultural system comprises natural processes that are ruled by thermodynamics, the energy utilization is well suited for assessing the sustainability in the management of natural resources. The goals of this paper ...

This paper presents a mathematical programming model for planning investment in energy sources. The problem formulation considers the use of renewable and not renewable sources and demands, revenues, operation, start-up, ...

In the early 1990s Argentina liberalized and privatized the energy system, trending to a total market oriented system and abandoning the use of energy policy. Since 2004, as a result of a boom in energy demand and constrains ...

In the transition to sustainable energy systems, pressures arise on natural resources and territories. In Latin America, since the end of the 20th century, countries have sought to diversify their energy mixes, promoting ...

This paper presents a brief analysis of the key points for the development of renewable energy. The aim was try to respond about two important questions: Can deployment of renewable energy put downward pressure on Argentinean ...

In recent decades, renewable energies have become increasingly important at the global level, with a significant impact on the sustainable development of various nations. Although multiple papers have examined the efficiency ...

Within the framework of policies for current energy transitions, Argentina has implemented two national programs for the incorporation of renewable energy into the electricity generation matrix: Genren and Renovar. From a ...

Despite significant natural potential for renewable energy in Argentina and the political intention to generate 8% of electricity from renewable sources by 2017, by 2016 the share was only 1.95%. Although this aggregated ...