First solar-powered soy oil plant in the Americas opens in Argentina

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2. You're welcome, Judi. They're certainly trying.

Currently, solar power supplies just over 2% of Argentina's electricity (wind is further along - currently at over 10%).

The biggest impediment to the growth of solar in Argentina has been the cost of importing the photovoltaic cells and the many other components - especially in a context of hard currency scarcity.

To help address this, they're currently building a solar cell and panel plant in San Juan Province - where the altitude and dry, sunny weather has made the small province the country's largest supplier of solar power already.

Here's a publicity short about the factory:

Sadly, its opening has been delayed due to - you guessed it - shortage of imported machinery and components. But it should open later this year (knock wood).

Thanks again, Judi. Happy Fourth, and All the Best!