Distributed photovoltaic generation in Argentina: An analysis based on the technical innovation system framework

In Argentina, renewable energies are promoted as a way of decarbonising the electricity mix and providing reliable energy services. The national goal is to generate 20% from sources by 2025. However, despite significant natural potential, solar photovoltaic still represents only small share Argentina's total generation. Although this picture may look bleak, wide range market segments relating decentralised generation in Argentina have developed. general objective study examine dynamics that currently enable or constrain diffusion distributed systems Argentina. By applying Technical Innovation System (TIS) approach, aim understand which functions system strong/weak how these influenced endogenous/exogenous strengths weaknesses. To end, mixed method research strategy applied. exploratory sequential design allows first explore weaknesses based on qualitative approaches, then further analyse contextual embeddedness level importance identified variables using quantitative survey instruments. Thereby, provides an important analytical contributes more nuanced understanding interdependencies TIS. empirical results indicate shaped large extent overall - such political instability, subsidies high inflation rates. relate both TIS itself (particularly knowledge development through pilot projects formation provincial support programmes), relationships (linked availability educational institutions rapid knowledge) rural areas protected spaces for application systems. Consequently, highlights challenges overcome broader