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Clemesí photovoltaic power plant will inject 115 megawatts into Peru’s electrical system

Minister Rómulo Mucho inaugurates important photovoltaic energy infrastructure in the Moquegua region. The Minister of Energy and Mines, Rómulo Mucho, arrived in the district of Mariscal Nieto (Moquegua) to inaugurate the new Clemesí photovoltaic solar power plant, which has an installed capacity of 115 megawatts and prevents the emission of 135,000 tons of carbon dioxide … Continue reading Clemesí photovoltaic power plant will inject 115 megawatts into Peru’s electrical system

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97 MW Matarani Photovoltaic (PV) Plant Begins Operation in Peru

Yinson Renewables has announced the entry into full operational phase of the 97 MW Matarani photovoltaic (PV) plant, located in the department of Arequipa, following the start of energy export and sale last July. Matarani is located in the Mollendo Desert – one of the regions with the highest solar radiation in the world – … Continue reading 97 MW Matarani Photovoltaic (PV) Plant Begins Operation in Peru

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Andes Solar will build its first photovoltaic energy project in Peru

The Chilean renewable energy developer Andes Solar has announced the signing of a contract with the Peruvian electricity distributor CVC Energía to carry out its first photovoltaic energy project in the country. The southern company has been operating in the Peruvian market for more than a year, consolidating its expansion process through the development of … Continue reading Andes Solar will build its first photovoltaic energy project in Peru

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Peru: 4 wind energy and photovoltaic solar power plants begin operations in 2024

Investment in project execution exceeds US$530 million and will add 507 megawatts of power to the National Interconnected Electric System (SEIN). The investment in the execution of these projects exceeds 530 million dollars. These plants are located in the regions of Ica, Arequipa and Moquegua; and will help Peru increase the non-conventional renewable energy component … Continue reading Peru: 4 wind energy and photovoltaic solar power plants begin operations in 2024

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Yura to establish solar photovoltaic plant in Arequipa, Peru

Grupo Gloria subsidiary Yura plans to build a solar power plant in Yura, Arequipa. The plant will have a peak power of 31MWp and a nominal power of 27MW. The installation involves a 1.3km-long, 30kV transmission line. Top of Form Gestión News has reported that the project is intended to reduce the costs associated with … Continue reading Yura to establish solar photovoltaic plant in Arequipa, Peru

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Verano submits environmental impact assessment for proposed 5.85GW solar power photovoltaic (PV) project in Peru

Chilean solar developer Verano Energy has submitted an environmental impact assessment for its proposed Horizonte de Verano solar project in Peru, a mammoth facility that will include a solar farm with a capacity of 5.85GW. Should the project to built to Verano’s specifications, it will be, by far, the largest single-site solar project by capacity … Continue reading Verano submits environmental impact assessment for proposed 5.85GW solar power photovoltaic (PV) project in Peru

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Celsia undertakes a wind power project in Peru with Ibereólica Renovables

Celsia announced on August 18 that it reached an agreement with Ibereólica Renovables to acquire the 218 MW Caravelí wind farm, located in the Lomas District, province of Caravelí – Arequipa, Peru. It is estimated that the closing of the transaction will take place before the end of 2023 with the support of Ibereólica, at … Continue reading Celsia undertakes a wind power project in Peru with Ibereólica Renovables

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Engie started operation of the largest wind power plant in Peru

Engie Energía Perú, one of the largest electricity generation companies in the country, announced the commercial operation of the Punta Lomitas Wind Power Plant with a nominal capacity of 260 megawatts (Mw). He explained that the construction of the plant was financed by an 11-year loan fully subscribed by IDB Invest for up to 300 … Continue reading Engie started operation of the largest wind power plant in Peru

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Nordex receives order for 131 MW of wind power from Peru

At the end of March, the Spanish project developer Acciona Energía placed an order with the Nordex Group for 131 MW in Peru. The Nordex Group will supply 23 N163/5.X wind turbines of the Delta4000 series for the “San Juan de Marcona” wind farm. The project is Peru’s first order for this type of turbine … Continue reading Nordex receives order for 131 MW of wind power from Peru

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Acciona Energía enters the wind power sector in Peru with 131MW

ACCIONA Energía will invest around US$180m (€158m) in the new wind farm located in San Juan de Marcona, Ica region. ACCIONA Energía, the world’s largest 100% renewable energy company, is embarking on its first project in Peru with the construction of a 131.1 MW wind farm in San Juan de Marcona, in the Ica region. … Continue reading Acciona Energía enters the wind power sector in Peru with 131MW

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Ibereólica Renovables receives the concessions for its 219.6 MW Caravelí wind farm in Peru

The Ibereólica Renovables Group continues with its international expansion, reinforcing the energy transition at a global level. The Peruvian Ministry of Energy granted Ibereólica Caravelí the definitive generation and transmission concessions for the Caravelí Wind Farm. The Caravelí wind farm’s 220kV Caravelí-Poroma transmission line will be 47km long and run through Arequipa and neighboring Ica … Continue reading Ibereólica Renovables receives the concessions for its 219.6 MW Caravelí wind farm in Peru

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Nordex receives order for 177 MW of wind power from Peru

Nordex will supply 30 N155 / 5.X wind turbines for a 177 MW wind farm in the Ica region.Is the first order for the Delta4000 series N155 / 5.X wind turbines, which feature a rotor diameter of 155 meters and flexible classification in the 5MW class. The order also includes a full service contract that … Continue reading Nordex receives order for 177 MW of wind power from Peru

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Pedro Castillo will inaugurate Duna and Huambos wind power projects in Chota

Pedro Castillo will inaugurate Duna and Huambos wind power projects in ChotaOpening ceremony will be this Friday, November 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. There will also be the Minister of Energy and Mines, and Cajamarca authorities.This Friday, November 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. In the district of Huambos, province of Chota, Cajamarca region, the inauguration … Continue reading Pedro Castillo will inaugurate Duna and Huambos wind power projects in Chota

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Two new wind energy plants in Peru

This year, three power generation plants with non-conventional renewable resources (RER) will start commercial operations in different parts of the country, the General Directorate of Electricity (DGE) of the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported. This is the Duna Wind Power Plant, located in Cajamarca, with an investment that exceeds 25 million dollars; the … Continue reading Two new wind energy plants in Peru

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Green Label: six Peruvian companies guarantee sustainability

Consumers’ growing attention to environmental sustainability requires companies to be transparent about their production processes and recognized for their sustainable management practices. According to a recent study by Ipsos, consumers have become increasingly aware of and careful about what they buy, selecting companies who’ve taken concrete actions to foster sustainability, but they have trouble distinguishing … Continue reading Green Label: six Peruvian companies guarantee sustainability

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Ibero-American Renewable Associations will sign renewable energy commitment at COP25

The 12 associations that have made this commitment will be: Spanish Wind Energy  Association (AEE Spain), APPA Renewable, Protermosolar and UNEF (Spain), ACERA (Chile), AEEREE (Ecuador), AMDEE and ASOLMEX (Mexico), AUDER (Uruguay), Cader (Argentina), SER Colombia and SPR (Peru).Within the framework of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change – or better known as COP25 … Continue reading Ibero-American Renewable Associations will sign renewable energy commitment at COP25

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Wind energy in Peru: first wind farm in Cajamarca

Peru continues to aim for renewable energies. Thus, through a ministerial resolution published on Monday, the Ministry of Energy and Mines reported that the investment contract for the development of the first wind farm in Cajamarca will be signed with the Peruvian company Taruca SAC, which operates as a subsidiary of the European Grenergy Renovables. … Continue reading Wind energy in Peru: first wind farm in Cajamarca

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Enel opens in Peru its largest wind farm with 132 MW

Italy’s ambassador to Peru, Mauro Marsili and the Country Manager for Enel Peru, Jose Revuelta attended the Wayra I Park inauguration, where Revuelta articulated that the venture will effectively contribute to diversify the country’s energy matrix and make energy supply more reliable. Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) confirmed that the country’s largest wind … Continue reading Enel opens in Peru its largest wind farm with 132 MW

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Enel Starts Construction of Peru’s Largest Wind Farm

Enel, through its subsidiary Enel Green Power Peru (“EGPP”), has started construction of Wayra I1, its first wind farm in Peru, located in the district of Marcona, Ica region.Wayra I[1], which is the first wind farm built by Enel in Peru, will have a capacity of 132 MW and will be able to generate around … Continue reading Enel Starts Construction of Peru’s Largest Wind Farm

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Peru utilizes only 1% of wind energy potential

In 2014, Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines announced that by 2024, hydroelectric, wind and solar, among other renewables, will meet 66% of Peru’s energy needs. Today they informed that Peru has a wind energy potential of about 22,450 megawatts (MW), but only 1% of that (239 MW) has been taken advantage of in plants. … Continue reading Peru utilizes only 1% of wind energy potential

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