Peru - New Energy Events

Peru grants concessions for rural solar projects benefiting over 114,000 households
June 26, 2025
Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines has granted two concessions to Oriental Renova and Renova Solaris to install autonomous solar systems in over 4,300 rural locations, benefiting more than 114,000 households without access to the electricity grid. The projects will span nearly all of Peru’s departments and do not require environmental certification. Source: PV Magazine […]
Orygen begins construction of Wayra Solar, expanding Peru’s largest hybrid wind-solar complex
June 26, 2025
Orygen, backed by British fund Actis, has begun construction of the 94.22 MW Wayra Solar plant in Nazca, Peru, as part of the country’s first large-scale hybrid wind-solar complex. The US$71.8 million project will integrate with the existing Wayra I and Wayra Extension wind farms, bringing the total capacity of the Wayra Renewable Energy Complex […]
Zelestra launches Peru’s largest solar plant with 300 MW San Martín project in Arequipa
June 26, 2025
Zelestra has commenced commercial operations at the 300 MW San Martín solar farm in Peru’s Arequipa region—making it the country’s largest solar plant. Built in just 18 months by Zelestra’s in-house EPC team, the facility comprises approximately 450,000 photovoltaic modules and is expected to generate over 830 GWh annually. Source: Renewables Now
M4S builds Latin America’s highest-altitude solar plant to replace diesel use
May 29, 2025
Peruvian company M4S is constructing Latin America’s highest-altitude on-grid solar plant. With a capacity of 603 kWp, the plant will help displace over 265,000 liters of diesel annually. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
EDF Renewables secures permit to study 99.2 MW wind project in Peru
May 29, 2025
EDF Renewables has received a temporary concession from Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines to conduct feasibility studies for a 99.2 MW wind project in the Ica region. Source: Renewables Now
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 […]