The massive Cauchari solar farm project in northern Argentina is a testament to China’s rising influence in Latin America. Beijing funded 85 per cent of the US$550 million project, expected to begin sending current to the grid in August 2019. The farm uses Chinese technology, including Huawei’s smart PV inverters. After a planned expansion it will be able to supply about 500 megawatts of electricity, powering 260,000 homes in Argentina.