Recently, Argentina added the 180 MW Anchoris solar park, located in the province of Mendoza, to its national grid. The solar park is now operational after a 16-month construction period. The Anchoris solar park uses 320,000 photovoltaic (PV) modules to generate 180 MW of power. It is expected to generate 500 GWh of electricity annually. […]
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Peru’s ongoing rural electrification drive is as a result of increased rural electrification projects across 19 regions. Peru has made significant progress in electrification, with 95% increased energy access in urban zones. Remote highlands and Amazonian communities lag behind due to geographic, economic, and logistical barriers. Extending the traditional grid infrastructure prompts the government to
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Green energy transition in Peru is crucial in driving other industries like copper, electric vehicles, solar, and wind infrastructure. Copper’s unique conductivity, durability, and efficiency make it indispensable in renewable energy systems, grid expansion, and electric mobility. It is also essential for wiring motors, transformers, and transmission lines. Every megawatt of solar or wind power
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Peru’s ministry of energy and mines awarded a temporary concession to an EDF Renewables unit to conduct feasibility studies for the 99.2 MW Mendoza wind farm project located in the southern region of Arequipa. This initiative highlights the company’s dedication to growing its renewable energy presence and aiding Peru’s shift to more sustainable energy options.
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) approved a $600 million corporate loan to Engie Energia Peru. This is one of Peru’s biggest power companies that will now boost renewable energy projects and speed up the shift to cleaner power generation. The money will fund three major projects, like building the Central Expansion Solar Intipampa facility in
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Acciona, a Spanish infrastructure firm, recently secured a contract to design, finance, and operate a 330 km power transmission line in Southern Peru. The $284M project includes the operation and maintenance of the system. The 220 kV transmission line will enhance electricity distribution in the region. It also includes building two new substations and expanding
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Peru’s ministry of energy and mines is gearing up to boost the nation’s solar capacity, targeting an extra 2.5 GW. This expansion will elevate Peru’s total solar capacity to a promising 3.1 GW. There are development plans spanning 14 solar projects across Arequipa, Moquegua, and Ica. These projects aim at strengthening the national interconnected electric
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The forthcoming industrial expo in Peru presents the manufacturing and technology sectors with a chance to expand their operations. Zelestra recently inaugurated the biggest solar facility, the 300 MW San Martín project located in Arequipa. The facility contains approximately 450,000 solar panels, producing 830 GWh annually. The initiative is supported by a long-term PPA with
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Upstream hydrocarbon investment in Peru totaled US $99.4 million in 2025, compared to the previous year. Upstream exploration remains minimal, however, which shows an investment standstill. The Peruvian government extended a tax refund benefit for exploration inputs through 2027 to provide relief for high-risk investments. There are also regulatory reforms underway with PeruPetro refining licensing
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Powering mining operations with renewable energy is crucial in enhancing operational efficiency, cutting energy costs, and meeting global demand for low-carbon minerals. Peru has the potential to lead sustainable mining for copper, zinc, silver, lithium, and gold. Resources such as solar, wind, and hydro provide clean and sustainable energy for mining operations. Mining operations are
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