Technological opportunities for the PV industry in Argentina: satellite and terrestrial developments

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Canafoglia, Eliana Celeste; Valdivia Alcántara, Carlos Andrés
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2025
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Argentina possesses abundant quartz resources and a solid scientific legacy in nuclear and satellite technologies. However, the country lacks a developed value chain for producing solar-grade silicon. This paper aims to analyze Argentina’s current situation, identify existing capabilities, and assess the obstacles to creating a local silicon industry for photovoltaic applications. A qualitative research approach was used, based on document analysis and triangulation of national and international sources. The study identifies the relevant actors, policies and infrastructure relating to quartz mining, silicon purification and photovoltaic development. Results show that while Argentina has institutional knowledge and quartz reserves—especially in Córdoba and San Luis—it lacks purification facilities, specialized laboratories, and policy coordination. Key institutions like CNEA and INVAP possess technical know-how but are disconnected from productive sectors. The article concludes that Argentina’s integration into the global photovoltaic value chain depends on targeted policies, infrastructure development, and international cooperation. It recommends pilot purification plants, improved material testing capacity, and a national strategy for high-purity silicon.This article is part of the Research Topic: Energy Transition: Opportunities and Barriers in Technology, Economics, and Policy
Fil: Canafoglia, Eliana Celeste. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mendoza. Instituto de Ciencias Humanas, Sociales y Ambientales; Argentina
Fil: Valdivia Alcántara, Carlos Andrés. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mendoza. Instituto de Ciencias Humanas, Sociales y Ambientales; Argentina
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ENERGY TRANSITION
SOLAR ENERGY
SILICON VALUE CHAIN
ARGENTINA
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Technological opportunities for the PV industry in Argentina: satellite and terrestrial developments
title Technological opportunities for the PV industry in Argentina: satellite and terrestrial developments
spellingShingle Technological opportunities for the PV industry in Argentina: satellite and terrestrial developments
Canafoglia, Eliana Celeste
ENERGY TRANSITION
SOLAR ENERGY
SILICON VALUE CHAIN
ARGENTINA
title_short Technological opportunities for the PV industry in Argentina: satellite and terrestrial developments
title_full Technological opportunities for the PV industry in Argentina: satellite and terrestrial developments
title_fullStr Technological opportunities for the PV industry in Argentina: satellite and terrestrial developments
title_full_unstemmed Technological opportunities for the PV industry in Argentina: satellite and terrestrial developments
title_sort Technological opportunities for the PV industry in Argentina: satellite and terrestrial developments
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Canafoglia, Eliana Celeste
Valdivia Alcántara, Carlos Andrés
author Canafoglia, Eliana Celeste
author_facet Canafoglia, Eliana Celeste
Valdivia Alcántara, Carlos Andrés
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author2 Valdivia Alcántara, Carlos Andrés
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv ENERGY TRANSITION
SOLAR ENERGY
SILICON VALUE CHAIN
ARGENTINA
topic ENERGY TRANSITION
SOLAR ENERGY
SILICON VALUE CHAIN
ARGENTINA
purl_subject.fl_str_mv https://purl.org/becyt/ford/5.4
https://purl.org/becyt/ford/5
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv Argentina possesses abundant quartz resources and a solid scientific legacy in nuclear and satellite technologies. However, the country lacks a developed value chain for producing solar-grade silicon. This paper aims to analyze Argentina’s current situation, identify existing capabilities, and assess the obstacles to creating a local silicon industry for photovoltaic applications. A qualitative research approach was used, based on document analysis and triangulation of national and international sources. The study identifies the relevant actors, policies and infrastructure relating to quartz mining, silicon purification and photovoltaic development. Results show that while Argentina has institutional knowledge and quartz reserves—especially in Córdoba and San Luis—it lacks purification facilities, specialized laboratories, and policy coordination. Key institutions like CNEA and INVAP possess technical know-how but are disconnected from productive sectors. The article concludes that Argentina’s integration into the global photovoltaic value chain depends on targeted policies, infrastructure development, and international cooperation. It recommends pilot purification plants, improved material testing capacity, and a national strategy for high-purity silicon.This article is part of the Research Topic: Energy Transition: Opportunities and Barriers in Technology, Economics, and Policy
Fil: Canafoglia, Eliana Celeste. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mendoza. Instituto de Ciencias Humanas, Sociales y Ambientales; Argentina
Fil: Valdivia Alcántara, Carlos Andrés. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mendoza. Instituto de Ciencias Humanas, Sociales y Ambientales; Argentina
description Argentina possesses abundant quartz resources and a solid scientific legacy in nuclear and satellite technologies. However, the country lacks a developed value chain for producing solar-grade silicon. This paper aims to analyze Argentina’s current situation, identify existing capabilities, and assess the obstacles to creating a local silicon industry for photovoltaic applications. A qualitative research approach was used, based on document analysis and triangulation of national and international sources. The study identifies the relevant actors, policies and infrastructure relating to quartz mining, silicon purification and photovoltaic development. Results show that while Argentina has institutional knowledge and quartz reserves—especially in Córdoba and San Luis—it lacks purification facilities, specialized laboratories, and policy coordination. Key institutions like CNEA and INVAP possess technical know-how but are disconnected from productive sectors. The article concludes that Argentina’s integration into the global photovoltaic value chain depends on targeted policies, infrastructure development, and international cooperation. It recommends pilot purification plants, improved material testing capacity, and a national strategy for high-purity silicon.This article is part of the Research Topic: Energy Transition: Opportunities and Barriers in Technology, Economics, and Policy
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