Renewable Energy Consumption: Argentina

Analysis# Argentina Renewable Energy Consumption Argentina sourced 9.2% of its total energy from renewable sources in 2021, representing a modest recovery from its recent low point but remaining below historical highs. The country peaked at 11.6% renewable energy consumption in 2002, before declining to a nadir of 7.7% in 2007. Over the three-decade period from 1990 to 2021, renewable energy's share grew by 7.0 percentage points, reflecting gradual progress toward diversification away from fossil fuels. The past decade reveals volatile momentum. After hitting 10.7% in 2019, renewable consumption dropped sharply to 9.8% in 2020, then fell further to 9.2% in 2021. This recent decline contrasts with the steady gains recorded between 2017 and 2019, when renewables expanded from 10.4% to 10.7%. Argentina's renewable sector faces headwinds, requiring sustained policy commitment to reverse the downward trajectory and approach earlier peaks.