Enel Green Power announced its intention to build a wind farm in the province of Huaura (Region Lima), which called Pampa Wind Farm Salinas, whose construction investment is estimated at US $ 75 million. The wind farm aims to increase the supply of electricity generation through the sustainable use of a source of non-conventional … Continue reading Wind energy in Peru: Enel Green Power wind farm with 18 wind turbines
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Wind energy in Peru: There is US $ 2,000 million to invest in wind power projects
There are US $ 2,000 million ready to be invested in projects of wind power generation in Peru by companies such Invenergy of Chicago (USA) and Enel Green Power of Italy, revealed Alfredo Novoa, president of the Peruvian Association of Energy Renewables in an interview with RPP. Also, there are companies from Brazil and … Continue reading Wind energy in Peru: There is US $ 2,000 million to invest in wind power projects
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Wind energy: Peru’s first wind farm with 11 wind turbines
The Spanish company Cobra is taking advantage of the breezes as it harvests energy at Peru’s first wind farm. “Renewable energy is not only good for environmental reasons, it’s not only good because of climate change. Renewable energy is absolutely good because of the co-benefits, and when we’re talking about energy security, we’re not only … Continue reading Wind energy: Peru’s first wind farm with 11 wind turbines
Continue readingWind power in Peru: Humala inaugurates wind farm
President Ollanta Humala inaugurated the completion of a US$71 million wind farm project in Talara, located in Peru’s northern Piura region. The 17 large wind turbines, each able to produce 1.8 megawatts of energy, will provide the Northern Peru electricity grid with power over the next 20 years. The grid supplies power to Tumbes, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, … Continue reading Wind power in Peru: Humala inaugurates wind farm
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Peru to Unveil Plans for Renewable Power Auction During UN Talks
The auction will be held in the first half of next year and will allow bids for solar energy, wind power, biomass and geothermal energy projects, said Pedro Gamio, energy coordinator for the United Nations-organized climate talks. “Peru’s main objective is to diversify its energy mix, which means to use cleaner and more economic sources,” … Continue reading Peru to Unveil Plans for Renewable Power Auction During UN Talks
Continue readingPeru Seeks to Cut Dependency on Gas by Adding Renewables
Hydroelectric power, wind energy and other renewable sources can provide most of Peru’s power in the future as the country seeks to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. Renewable energy can account for 60 percent of Peru’s energy mix, up from about 50 percent, with natural gas and oil supplying the rest, Energy and Mines … Continue reading Peru Seeks to Cut Dependency on Gas by Adding Renewables
Continue readingPeru aims to cover rural electrical gap with solar photovoltaic panels by 2020
Peru plans to nearly close its gap in electrical coverage in rural regions by the end of the decade with a recently-awarded $28.5 million solar-energy contract, the government said on Wednesday. Ergon Peru S.A.C., which beat one other bidder on the contract awarded on Friday, will install 500,000 solar panels across Peru and guarantee their … Continue reading Peru aims to cover rural electrical gap with solar photovoltaic panels by 2020
Continue readingIDB approves loans to support wind energy projects in Peru
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved Friday loans of $23.2 million and $44.1 million to the Marcona and Tres Hermanas wind farm projects in the Nazca province, Peru’s southern region of Ica. The loans will provide long-term financing for two of the first commercial-scale wind power projects in Peru, leading to the displacement of an … Continue reading IDB approves loans to support wind energy projects in Peru
Continue readingContourGlobal inaugurates Peru’s largest wind farm with Vestas’ wind turbines
ContourGlobal, through its subsidiary Energia Eolica S.A., announced today that it had inaugurated its Cupisnique and Talara Wind Farms, becoming the largest wind farm owner and operator in Peru. With a combined investment of nearly US $250 million, the Cupisnique and the Talara Wind Farms are the first operational projects in the northern region … Continue reading ContourGlobal inaugurates Peru’s largest wind farm with Vestas’ wind turbines
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GE Connects Colombia, Chile and Peru Electricity Grids
Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. E.S.P. (ISA), one of South America’s largest utility companies has agreed to work with GE’s Digital Energy business (NYSE: GE) to deliver power to some of the most isolated regions in Colombia, Chile and Peru. ISA will enhance its power transmission capabilities in Colombia by replacing aging equipment and install new high … Continue reading GE Connects Colombia, Chile and Peru Electricity Grids
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Siemens secures Export-Import Bank financing for wind turbines
The Export-Import Bank of the United States announced Monday it has authorized a pair of direct loans to two wind power projects in Peru using wind turbines manufactured by Siemens Energy Inc. in Hutchinson and Fort Madison, Iowa. The nearly $65 million in financing represents Ex-Im Bank’s first renewable-energy transactions in Peru and will support … Continue reading Siemens secures Export-Import Bank financing for wind turbines
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Peru approves Tres Hermanas wind farm
Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines approved the 97-megawatt Tres Hermanas wind farm. The wind power project in Marcona, on the southern coast, is owned by Grupo Cobra, a Spanish energy company. http://www.evwind.com/2014/07/12/eolica-y-energias-renovables-avanza-nuevo-proyecto-eolico-en-peru/
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Peru is focusing on solar power, wind energy, biomass and geothermal energy
The Latin American country is focusing on solar, wind, biomass and geothermal power to help its economy grow further while also providing energy to the 3.5 million people who still lack access to electricity. Enel Green Power’s growth in Brazil and Chile is well known, but the whole of Latin America is beginning to … Continue reading Peru is focusing on solar power, wind energy, biomass and geothermal energy
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Siemens receives 97-megawatt wind power order in Peru
Cobra Energia has awarded Siemens Energy another order to expand its onshore wind power fleet in Peru by 97 megawatts (MWs). The Tres Hermanas wind power plant includes a combination of 25 direct drive SWT-3.0-108 wind turbines and eight geared SWT-2.3-108 units. The contract also includes six years of service and maintenance. The project is … Continue reading Siemens receives 97-megawatt wind power order in Peru
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Two Peruvian wind energy projects receive US funding
Two wind energy projects from the Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (UNT) and the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) will be financed by the U.S. government, it was announced. Orlando Velasquez, head of the Peruvian National Assembly of Rectors (ANR), said the projects were chosen from proposals submitted by 10 universities from around the globe. … Continue reading Two Peruvian wind energy projects receive US funding
Continue readingWind energy in Peru: First wind turbine order for Siemens
Siemens has received its first order for wind turbines for installation in Peru, with the manufacturer set to deliver 32 MW to Spanish wind farm developer Cobra Energia. In Peru, near the city of San Juan de Marcona, a new onshore wind power plant is expected to go online in March 2014. Siemens has recently … Continue reading Wind energy in Peru: First wind turbine order for Siemens
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Wind energy in Peru: Vestas wind turbines arrive for wind farms in La Libertad and Piura
CONTOURGLOBAL indicated that 40 Vestas wind turbines came to the ports of Paita and Salaverry, for the first commercial wind farm in Peru. ContourGlobal, a global power generation, through its subsidiary, Wind Energy SA, announced the arrival of the first 40 wind turbines of the two wind farms.It is the first wind farms developed in … Continue reading Wind energy in Peru: Vestas wind turbines arrive for wind farms in La Libertad and Piura
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Alterra Power and EDC complete joint venture agreement for geothermal energy in Chile and Peru
Alterra Power Corp. (TSX: AXY) announces the completion of a joint venture agreement with Energy Development Corporation (EDC) for the development of Alterra’s Mariposa geothermal project in Chile plus three geothermal concessions held by Alterra in Peru. The agreement calls for EDC to earn a 70% interest by funding 100% of the next $58.3 million … Continue reading Alterra Power and EDC complete joint venture agreement for geothermal energy in Chile and Peru
Continue readingAlterra Power, EDC joint venture to develop geothermal energy in Chile, Peru
Alterra Power Corp. completed a joint venture agreement with Energy Development Corp. (EDC) for the development of Alterra’s Mariposa geothermal power project in Chile plus three geothermal concessions held by Alterra in Peru. The agreement calls for EDC to earn a 70 percent interest by funding 100 percent of the next $58.3 million in project … Continue reading Alterra Power, EDC joint venture to develop geothermal energy in Chile, Peru
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OPIC finances wind energy projects in Peru, Pakistan
The Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) today approved a total of $288 million in financing for two wind power projects poised to deliver much-needed electricity to Pakistan and Peru.
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