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Can wind energy technology be used in Peru?

Wind energy technology on an industrial scale has already been successfully implemented in Peru, being increasingly popular and a feasible alternative to apply in different places in the territory with wind resource potential.

What is the largest wind project in Peru?

The Wayra extension, added to Wayra I, will form the largest wind project in Peru, with an installed power of almost 310 MW. The characteristics of each wind turbine to be installed in the Wayra extension are the following: power per wind turbine: 5.9 MW; height: 180 m; and blade length: 76 m. These are all shown in Table 10. Table 10.

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.

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.