The Santa Cruz River hydropower project is a landmark initiative in Argentina’s energy development strategy. Located in the southernmost region of the country, in the province of Santa Cruz, the project involves the construction of two large-scale dams: Presidente Néstor Kirchner and Gobernador Jorge Cepernic. These will harness the hydro potential of the Santa Cruz River for the first time, a resource studied since the 1970s. The project will also help to ensure long-term environmental, social, and economic sustainability in the region.
Joaquín Cánchero and Nicolás Badano write in the International Journal on Hydropower & Dams, where they provide a general overview of the main components of Argentina’s Santa Cruz River hydropower development.
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