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In just eight years, Solar DQD, an Argentina-based engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor specialised in solar photovoltaic (PV) plants, has grown from an emerging market player into one of the country’s leading utility-scale solar builders.
The company has already delivered more than 1.2 GW of solar PV capacity across Argentina and currently maintains the operational capability to execute up to 600 MW of projects per year, positioning itself as one of the most active EPC firms in the country’s renewable energy sector.
Alongside this expansion, Solar DQD has begun to diversify its business model by developing its own renewable generation assets and energy storage projects, while preparing a regional expansion strategy across several Latin American markets.
“We have an operational construction capacity of around 600 MW per year, and we are prepared for the overlap of large projects that could emerge once Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) becomes fully operational,” said Alejandro Garín Odriozola, Chief Operating Officer of Solar DQD, during an interview at Future Energy Summit (FES) Argentina.
RIGI is a federal framework designed to attract large-scale investments by providing tax, regulatory and financial incentives for strategic infrastructure and energy projects.
The company’s rapid growth is also reflected in its organisational structure. Over the last two years, Solar DQD expanded its workforce from 130 to more than 1,000 employees, in line with the acceleration of solar PV deployment in Argentina.
Garín Odriozola highlighted that one of the key challenges in executing projects across the country is the variability in local infrastructure and technical capabilities.
“Conditions can change significantly just 50 kilometers apart — in terms of available machinery, logistics and local technical know-how. The challenge is to deliver the same level of service across the entire country,” he explained.
Solar DQD has consolidated its position through the construction of several large-scale solar plants.
One of its most significant ongoing projects is El Quemado, a 305 MW solar PV plant being developed by YPF Luz, the power generation subsidiary of Argentina’s state-controlled energy company YPF. The project is currently the largest solar plant under construction in the country and the first renewable project approved under the RIGI investment framework.
Located in Mendoza province, the project has already reached 60% construction progress, with 200 MW of installed capacity.
The project includes:
Another key project in Solar DQD’s portfolio is Pampa del Infierno, a 150 MWp solar PV plant located in the northern province of Chaco. Considered the third-largest solar park in Argentina, the facility was connected to the grid in just eight months, after installing more than 220,000 solar panels and deploying a workforce of 350 field workers.
Beyond its EPC business, Solar DQD has also begun developing its own renewable generation portfolio under the brand DQD Energy.
During 2025, the company launched operations of its first proprietary solar project, a 25 MW plant located in Chaco province.
In parallel, the company:
Argentina’s MATER market allows private companies to sign power purchase agreements (PPAs) directly with renewable energy generators, enabling corporate procurement of clean electricity.
“What led us to move from being solely an EPC contractor to becoming a generator happened naturally,” Garín Odriozola explained.
“As we became more efficient and effective in building solar parks, we realised there was a major opportunity. Previously, the cost of the main component represented a much larger share of CAPEX, but today an EPC with strong execution capabilities can enter the energy business competitively — and we decided to seize that opportunity.”
The company is now pursuing an ambitious growth plan.
“We are currently in the process of doubling the size of the company. Our goal in Argentina is to double our operational scale, both in construction and energy generation,” he added.
Solar DQD’s strategy also includes expanding into new Latin American markets, with the goal of replicating its integrated model of renewable EPC services and power generation outside Argentina.
The company has already started its international activity with projects in Uruguay and is currently evaluating opportunities primarily in:
According to Garín Odriozola, Peru represents one of the most promising markets, where solar plants between 250 MW and 400 MW are being considered.
“Our goal is to enter the region with both the EPC business and renewable generation. We want to land in new markets with the complete model,” he concluded during a panel discussion at Future Energy Summit Argentina 2026.
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