Almost 10 years after Brazil started its tender-based renewable energy programme, Argentina is following in the footsteps of its giant neighbour.

Some issues set the two nations apart, but both have one thing in common – the good wishes of the global wind industry as it expands its horizons.

Ramón Fiestas, CEO for Latin America at the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), is in a unique position of having helped spearhead the opening of both the Brazilian and the Argentine markets.

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