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Compañía Administradora del Mercado Mayorista Eléctrico (CAMMESA)

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CAMMESA is a non-profit company responsible for the technical and economic dispatch of the Argentine Wholesale Electricity Market (MEM). It coordinates the operation of the National Interconnected System, administers transactions, and manages payments between market agents, ensuring the supply of electricity throughout Argentina.

Founded 1992 380 employees
Electricity System OperatorOperatorGovernmentOfftaker

Strategic Overview

  • CAMMESA is a key player in Argentina's energy transition, particularly through its role in integrating renewable energy into the grid via programs like RenovAr.
  • The company faces ongoing challenges related to payment delays from distributors and the administration of subsidies, which can impact the financial stability of the electricity sector.
  • Its function is crucial for maintaining the stability, reliability, and economic efficiency of the National Interconnected System (SIN) in Argentina.

Investment Focus

Technologies
Storage1
Geography
Argentina1

Key People

Jorge Federico Bastons
Presidente
Luis Alberto R. R. De Ridder
Vicepresidente
Juan Carlos Ciafardini
Director (representing the State)

Track Record

43,000
MW Total
32
Years Active
Notable projects: Administration and operation of the Argentine Wholesale Electricity Market (MEM), Coordination of the National Interconnected System (SIN) dispatch, Administration of the RenovAr renewable energy tender program

Detailed Analysis

Sectors
UtilitiesEnergy Transition
Technologies
Thermal PowerHydropowerOnshore WindSolar PVTransmissionBattery Storage
Geographies
Argentina