Hydraulic system of wind power generation in Arequipa Peru

Will the government of Peru implement wind farms in different places?

There are high expectations that the government of Peru will promote public policies that seek the implementation of wind farms in different places in the territory, which will allow the generation of renewable energy and provide access to clean energy to more inhabitants and productive activities.

Why is wind energy so important in Peru?

It was the first to be installed and operated in the Andes mountain range of Peru, a geographically strategic place due to its exceptional meteorological conditions for the generation of this type of energy, with around 5000 net hours of wind per year.

How much wind energy is produced in Peru in 2023?

This installed capacity for the year 2023 is equivalent to 3% of the usable on-shore wind energy potential of 20.5 GW. In Figure 16, it is possible to see a summary indicating the amount of annual energy generated in GWh and the capacity factor of each wind farm that is in operation in Peru.

Should Peru subsidize on-shore wind energy?

With respect to economic terms, the government of Peru should avoid subsidizing on-shore wind energy, since it has demonstrated improvements in its efficiency and a reduction in its costs, in such a way as to allow for the realization of a route for off-shore wind energy that will require the creation of financing mechanisms.