Peru: Solar Power Surpasses Wind Power to Become the Mainstay of Renewable Energy

Peru’s installed solar capacity has officially surpassed that of wind power, making solar the mainstay of the country’s renewable energy sector.

Currently, Peru’s solar PV installed capacity stands at 1,127 MW, while wind power stands at 1,021 MW. Although the country’s electricity supply remains dominated by thermal power (7,070 MW) and hydropower (5,359 MW), the overall growth momentum of renewable energy is very strong.

By 2026, the share of solar power in the country’s electricity mix is expected to increase further as multiple solar projects—including Sol de Verano I (45.3 MW), San José (155.7 MW), Illa Phase I (121.8 MW), and Wayra Solar (94.22 MW)—come online on schedule.

Additionally, as Peru’s largest power generation company, Kallpa Generación—controlled by Inkia Energy—has a total installed capacity of 2.6 GW, with its core assets consisting primarily of gas-fired and hydroelectric power plants. However, the company has recently accelerated its expansion into the renewable energy sector, having secured provisional land use permits for the 400 MW Tanaka wind power project and the 234 MW La Salinas II solar project, as well as grid connection approval for the 306 MW Pacífico wind power project, laying a solid foundation for future expansion of renewable energy capacity.