Peru - New Energy Events

Arequipa allocates 160 hectares for green and blue hydrogen plant
May 15, 2025
The regional government of Arequipa, Peru, has allocated a 160-hectare plot of land in Matarani, Islay province, for the construction of a green and blue hydrogen production plant. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Peru approves Fenix Power’s US$950 million, 660 MW Bayóvar wind farm in Piura
April 10, 2025
Peruvian environmental authorities have approved Fenix Power’s 660 MW Bayóvar wind farm, a US$950 million project planned for the northern region of Piura. Source: BNAmericas
Grupo Enhol to build Peru’s largest solar plant with 385 MW capacity in Arequipa
April 10, 2025
Spanish renewable energy firm Grupo Enhol is constructing the 385 MW Illa solar plant in Arequipa, Peru, The plant, upon its expected completion in 2026, will be the country’s largest solar facility. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Yinson Renewables secures financing for Peru’s first subsidy-free solar project
December 6, 2024
Yinson Renewables has secured US$59 million in financing for its 97 MWp Matarani Solar project in Arequipa, Peru, which began operations earlier this year. The project, backed by a loan from IDB Invest and Natixis, is Peru’s first subsidy-free solar plant and will produce 260 GWh annually, helping diversify the country’s energy mix, which is […]
Inkia Energy aims to become Peru’s largest renewable power producer with gigawatt-scale wind and solar projects
October 24, 2024
Inkia Energy has announced plans to expand its installed capacity and become Peru’s largest renewable power producer by developing a pipeline of gigawatt-scale wind and solar projects. The company plans to contribute approximately 1 GW of solar power to the National Interconnected Grid starting in late 2025. Additionally, Inkia is expanding a photovoltaic farm in […]
Yinson Renewables’ 97-MWp Matarani solar farm in Peru begins full commercial operation
September 26, 2024
Malaysia’s Yinson Renewables has announced that its 97-MWp Matarani solar farm in Peru has officially reached full commercial operation. The plant, which began producing power in July 2024, is expected to produce 260 GWh annually, supplying electricity to around 62,000 Peruvian households. Source: Renewables Now
JR Ortiz completes the third-largest renewable energy project in Peru
August 15, 2024
Chile-based JR Ortiz has completed its first solar photovoltaic project in Peru, installing a 100 MWp solar farm in Mollendo, Arequipa. This facility is now the third-largest renewable energy project in Peru and is expected to power approximately 62,000 homes. Source: Renewables Now
Acciona Energía Perú secures concession for 155.7 MW solar project
August 1, 2024
The Ministry of Energy and Mines of Peru has granted Acciona Energía Perú the definitive concession to develop the San José photovoltaic project, which will have an installed capacity of 155.7 MW. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Peru reviews environmental impact studies for 508 MW of renewable energy projects
June 19, 2024
Peru’s energy and mines ministry is reviewing environmental impact studies for three proposed renewable energy projects totaling 508 MW. The largest project is Fenix Power Peru’s 251 MW Algarrobal solar park in Moquegua. Source: BN Americas