Extreme Cold in Argentina Causes Idle Plants in Brazil to Resume Operations and Export More Energy to Neighboring Country

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 16/08/2025 at 13:52

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Record Consumption in Argentina During Winter Opens Space for Energy Exports from Brazil and Paraguay, Balancing Regional Seasonal Differences

The winter months in Argentina have significantly increased electricity consumption. Thermal power plants that were idle in Brazil seized the opportunity to export electricity to the neighboring country.

According to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), in July, these plants sent more than 1,500 MW on average to Argentina.

This volume would be enough to supply over 5 million homes, equivalent to the consumption of the entire metropolitan area of Curitiba, for example.

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The most important thing is that this movement was only possible because Brazilian demand declines in winter.

In the country, the highest electricity usage occurs in summer, primarily due to cooling needs. In March, Brazil even recorded successive consumption records exceeding 100 MW.

Paraguay’s Contribution

In addition to Brazil, Paraguay has also increased its energy exports to the Argentine market. This occurs through the binational hydroelectric plant Yacyretá, located on the Paraná River, at the border between Ituzaingó, Argentina, and Ayolas, Paraguay.

The plant has an installed capacity of 3,200 MW, less than a quarter the size of Itaipu. Each country is entitled to half of the generation, but Paraguay does not consume its entire share.

Therefore, Argentina purchases a significant portion, which has grown especially during the cold months.

Argentine Records

In early July, Argentina set a historic record for electricity demand, exceeding 28.2 MW. This number reflected the intense cold, which led millions of people to resort to electric heating.

Furthermore, this increase reinforced Argentina’s dependence on regional imports. Both Brazil and Paraguay found room to boost sales, taking advantage of the seasonal consumption differences in energy.

With information from UOL.

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