en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Ministry of Energy and Mines of Peru announced that five wind farm projects have obtained final power generation concessions and are advancing in the regions of Arequipa, Ica, Piura, and Lambayeque, to promote diversification of the electricity matrix and enhance national energy security. These wind power projects have a total installed capacity of 988.2 megawatts, with an estimated investment of $1.0736 billion, and will inject renewable energy into the National Interconnected Electricity System, significantly increasing clean energy generation.

There are two wind power projects in the Arequipa region: the Caravelí Wind Farm is currently in the construction phase with a capacity of 219.6 megawatts; the Muyu Wind Farm is in the study phase with a capacity of 142.6 megawatts. The Ica region is developing the Guarango Wind Farm with a capacity of 330 megawatts. The Piura region is advancing the Emma Wind Farm with a capacity of 72 megawatts; the Lambayeque region plans to execute the Morrope Wind Power Station with a capacity of 224 megawatts.

Energy Efficiency Director Jhonwert Retamozo Güere stated: "These wind power projects reflect our commitment to diversifying the energy matrix, harnessing the potential of renewable energy, and promoting a more sustainable and competitive electricity system." He emphasized that the wind power initiatives not only enhance generation capacity but will also stimulate regional economic dynamism and create employment opportunities. The Ministry of Energy and Mines reiterated its support for investments in national energy development, following sustainable development policies, to ensure that wind power projects contribute to Peru's energy transition.

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