Located in Requena and Tamshiyacu, both in the department of Loreto, two solar battery storage sites have been up and running by the Amazonas Energía Solar joint venture owned by Peruvian company Novum Solar and French-owned EDF Perú.
The projects, installed for utility Electro Oriente, with 9.6 MWp of solar PV capacity and 13.5 MWh of solar battery storage.
The photovoltaic plants are expected to supply electricity to 28,000 people living in off-grid areas.
President of Peru Dina Boluarte attended an opening ceremony for the projects along with Vice Minister of Electricity Víctor Carlos Estrella and the mayors of the two localities and company executives.
Requena Hybrid Solar Solutions
The $13.4 million-plus Requena plant has 7.5 MWp of solar capacity from 12,880 bifacial, monocrystalline panels, and 10 MWh of energy storage capacity, supplied by 864 battery modules. The Requena system, which ensures uninterrupted power supply, will replace much diesel-based generation, ensuring 60% of the energy used locally will come from renewables.
The site is located within the buffer zone of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, in the district and province of Requena.
Tamshiyacu Hybrid Solar Solutions
The $5.8 million Tamshiyacu site has 2.1 MWp of solar capacity, from 3,588 solar panels, and a 3.5 MWh battery storage system. It will serve more than 6,000 people, ensuring renewable energy makes up 75% of local supply.
