Peru's ENGIE Energy Begins Construction of 140.8 MW Solar Power Plant

en.Wedoany.com Reported - ENGIE Energía Perú has commenced construction of the Hanaqpampa solar power plant in the Moquegua region, with an installed capacity of 140.8 megawatts, utilizing 100% renewable solar energy. The plant is part of the expansion strategy of this major Peruvian power generation and transmission company to promote renewable energy, aiming to strengthen the development of clean energy in the national power system.

This project represents a new phase in the company's strategy as an energy transition utility and is part of its integrated vision that combines renewable generation, transmission, and backup capacity. Myriam Akhoun, Country Manager and CEO of ENGIE Energía Perú, stated that through this project, the company can continue to enhance its capabilities, contributing to building a more diversified and competitive energy mix to meet demand growth and support the country's energy transition.

The project involves an investment of over $127 million and is expected to commence operations in the first quarter of 2028. The plant will install more than 200,000 solar panels, and over its entire lifespan, it is projected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 1.5 million tons, helping to mitigate environmental impact. The construction phase will create over 400 jobs, prioritizing local labor and supporting economic activities in the project area.

The project will be executed under high standards of environmental, social, and safety management, including gender equality standards, and will maintain continuous dialogue with communities and local authorities to ensure responsible development in harmony with the surrounding environment. Once operational, the company's installed capacity in Moquegua will exceed 1,200 megawatts, combining renewable and flexible generation to improve the stability of the power system. The company already operates other solar and thermal power plants in southern Peru, and this plant further strengthens its local presence.