Peru’s Combined Cycle Power
Integrating Solar and Combined Cycle Power: Peru’s Energy Revolution
- Hybrid Power Plant: A 100 MW combined cycle gas turbine integrated with a 50 MW solar facility for efficient and clean energy production.
- Location: Strategically located in Arequipa, leveraging abundant solar resources and proximity to key gas infrastructure.
- Efficiency: Combined cycle technology achieves over 60% thermal efficiency, maximizing energy output with minimal emissions.
- Carbon Footprint Reduction: Offsetting approximately 150,000 tons of CO2 annually, advancing Peru’s renewable energy goals.
- Community Impact: Energy supply for over 75,000 households, supporting industrial growth and improving regional energy access.
- Job Creation: Over 800 jobs during construction and 150 permanent positions for operations and maintenance.
- Project Timeline: Construction underway, with the facility expected to be operational by Q4 2025.