Solar & wind farm atlas · Latin America and the Caribbean
Solar & wind farms in Uruguay
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Uruguay tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
1.9 GW
#54 of 222 countries
Solar PV
355 MW
#75 worldwide
Onshore wind
1.5 GW
#36 for wind
Under construction
0 MW
planned: 3.3 GW
Facilities tracked
55
all statuses
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Uruguay has 1.9 GW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 55 tracked facilities, ranking #54 of 222 countries in this atlas.
Wind leads the fleet with 1.5 GW (81% of operating capacity), while solar parks add 355 MW.
The pipeline is substantial: 0 MW under construction and 3.3 GW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 177% of today’s operating fleet.
About 32 MW (2%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2014, with 612 MW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Tacuarembó (321 MW), Salto (313 MW), Flores (223 MW).
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See also: Uruguay energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Capacity commissioned per year
Operating facilities by first start year (MW). Projects without a known start year are not included.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Uruguay
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pampa (Nordex) wind farm | Onshore wind | 142 MW | 2016 | Curtina, Tacuarembó | Nordex |
| Peralta wind farm | Onshore wind | 109 MW | 2015 | Tacuarembó | — |
| Maldonado wind farm | Onshore wind | 100 MW | 2014 | Sierra de los Caracoles, Maldonado | Alarde GmbH & Co KG |
| Talas De Maciel wind farm | Onshore wind | 100 MW | 2014 | Trinidad, Flores | Cubico Sustainable Investments |
| Florida wind farm | Onshore wind | 100 MW | 2014 | Florida | Akuo Energy SAS |
| Carapé wind farm | Onshore wind | 91 MW | 2015 | San Carlos, Maldonado | Cubico Sustainable Investments |
| Arias wind farm | Onshore wind | 70 MW | 2017 | Flores | Administracion Nacional De Usinas y Trasmisiones Eléctricas |
| Campo Palomas wind farm | Onshore wind | 70 MW | 2017 | Salto, Salto | Invenergy LLC |
| Santa Rita wind farm (Uruguay) | Onshore wind | 70 MW | — | Salto, Salto | — |
| Valentines wind farm | Onshore wind | 70 MW | 2016 | Treinta y Tres | Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC) |
| Juan Pablo Terra wind farm | Onshore wind | 67 MW | 2014 | Artigas | Administracion Nacional De Usinas y Trasmisiones Eléctricas |
| Artilleros wind farm | Onshore wind | 65 MW | 2014 | Colonia | Eletrobras SA |
| La Jacinta Solar Plant | Solar PV | 65 MW | 2015 | Salto | Invenergy LLC |
| El Naranjal Solar Plant | Solar PV | 59 MW | 2017 | Salto | Atlas Renewable Energy |
| Nuevo Pastorale wind farm | Onshore wind | 53 MW | 2017 | Ismael Cortinas, Flores | SOWITEC Group |
| Cerro Grande wind farm | Onshore wind | 50 MW | 2017 | Melo, Cerro Largo | PlusPetrol SA |
| Luz De Rio wind farm | Onshore wind | 50 MW | 2014 | Florida | Luz de Rio SA |
| Melowind wind farm | Onshore wind | 50 MW | 2015 | Cerro Largo | Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Ltd |
| Palmatir wind farm | Onshore wind | 50 MW | 2014 | Cuchilla de Peralta, Tacuarembó | Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Ltd |
| Kiyú wind farm | Onshore wind | 49 MW | 2017 | San José | Cobra Group |
| Casa Blanca Solar Project | Solar PV | 46 MW | 2017 | Paysandú | — |
| Minas wind farm | Onshore wind | 42 MW | 2014 | Lavalleja | Akuo Energy SAS |
| Punta del Tigre solar farm | Solar PV | 32 MW | — | Punta del Tigre, San José | Administración Nacional de Usinas y Transmisiones Eléctricas |
| Alto Cielo PV Solar Plant | Solar PV | 26 MW | 2016 | Artigas | Solarpack |
| Menafra solar farm | Solar PV | 24 MW | 2017 | Río Negro | — |
| Giacote PV Solar Project | Solar PV | 20 MW | — | Río Negro | Sky Solar Holdings Ltd |
| Los Caracoles wind farm | Onshore wind | 20 MW | 2008 | Maldonado | Administracion Nacional De Usinas y Trasmisiones Eléctricas |
| Luz De Loma wind farm | Onshore wind | 20 MW | 2014 | Florida | Grupo Fortuny |
| Luz De Mar wind farm | Onshore wind | 18 MW | 2014 | Florida | Grupo Fortuny |
| Arapey (Sky Solar Tecnova) solar farm | Solar PV | 18 MW | 2023 | Salto, Salto | Sky Solar Holdings Ltd |
| Kentilux wind farm | Onshore wind | 17 MW | 2011 | San José | Sudestada |
| Del Litoral solar farm | Solar PV | 17 MW | 2017 | Termas del Daymán, Salto | Atlas Renewable Energy |
| Albisu solar project | Solar PV | 14 MW | 2022 | Salto | — |
| Nuevo Manantial wind farm | Onshore wind | 14 MW | 2008 | Rocha | Nuevo Manantial SA |
| Natelu solar farm | Solar PV | 11 MW | 2017 | Mercedes, Soriano | Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente SA |
| 18 De Julio wind farm | Onshore wind | 10 MW | 2016 | Rocha | Orofino |
| María Luz wind farm | Onshore wind | 10 MW | 2016 | Villa Rodriguez, San José | Soltis Energy |
| Solis De Mataojo wind farm | Onshore wind | 10 MW | 2016 | Solis de Mataojo, Canelones | Proquimur |
| Villa Rodriguez wind farm | Onshore wind | 10 MW | 2016 | Villa Rodriguez, San José | Chic Parisien |
| Vingano solar farm | Solar PV | 9.5 MW | — | Tacuarembó | — |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIF Global Lucía solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 1.2 GW | — | Paysandú, Paysandú |
| Elena wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.1 GW | — | Paysandú |
| Aguaí II solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 329 MW | — | Paysandú |
| Ceibal Grande solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 216 MW | — | Salto |
| Tambor Green Hydrogen Hub solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 197 MW | — | Tacuarembó |
| Tambor Green Hydrogen Hub wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 197 MW | — | Tacuarembó |
| Cerro Largo solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 75 MW | 2028 | Cerro Largo |
| Punta del Tigre (UTE) solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 25 MW | 2026 | Punta del Tigre, San José |
| H24U Green Hydrogen solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 2 MW | — | Pueblo Centenario, Durazno |
Top regions (operating)
Largest owners (operating)
- Cubico Sustainable Investments191 MW
- Administracion Nacional De Usinas y Trasmisiones Eléctricas157 MW
- Nordex142 MW
- Akuo Energy SAS142 MW
- Invenergy LLC135 MW
- Alarde GmbH & Co KG100 MW
- Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Ltd100 MW
- Atlas Renewable Energy76 MW
- Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC)70 MW
- Eletrobras SA65 MW
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in Uruguay?
The largest operating solar facility in Uruguay in this dataset is La Jacinta Solar Plant (Salto), with about 65 MW, in operation since 2015.
What is the largest wind farm in Uruguay?
The largest operating wind facility is Pampa (Nordex) wind farm (Curtina, Tacuarembó), at about 142 MW, operating since 2016.
How much solar capacity does Uruguay have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 355 MW in operation in Uruguay (#75 worldwide in this atlas), plus 0 MW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does Uruguay have?
1.5 GW of wind farms are operating (1.5 GW onshore), ranking #36 in this atlas, with 0 MW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in Uruguay?
55 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 24 solar PV, 31 onshore wind.
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Nearby countries
Brazil 58.2 GWMexico 21.2 GWChile 19.1 GWArgentina 6.8 GWColombia 2.5 GWPeru 2.1 GWDominican Republic 1.8 GWPanama 1 GWHonduras 936 MWEl Salvador 862 MW