Distribution of solar photovoltaic sites in Peru

What is the solar PV market in Peru?

According to GlobalData, solar PV accounted for 3% of Peru’s total installed power generation capacity and 2% of total power generation in 2023. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of this market in its Peru Solar PV Analysis: Market Outlook to 2035 report. Buy the report here.

Where is solar PV potential found in Peru?

Explore the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential across 19 locations in Peru, from Tumbes to Arequipa. We have utilized empirical solar and meteorological data obtained from NASA's POWER API to determine solar PV potential and identify the optimal panel tilt angles for these locations.

What is the development of solar PV energy in Peru?

Finally, Figure 21 shows the development over time of the installed capacity in MW of solar PV energy in Peru. Figure 21. Evolution (years) of the solar photovoltaic installed capacity (MW) in Peru. Figure 21 shows that the first stage of solar PV energy in the country began in 2012, with strong growth from 2012 to 2023.

What percentage of Peru's Electricity is generated by solar PV?

Solar PV accounted for 3% of Peru’s total installed power generation capacity and 2% of total power generation in 2023.

Is solar energy progressing in Peru?

The current progress of solar energy in Peru is incipient, so analysis of the solar photovoltaic (PV) facilities that are in operation and improvements and increases in the number of photovoltaic modules and total installed capacity is in progress (Figure 28).

How much solar power does Peru generate per capita?

Peru ranks 62nd in the world for cumulative solar PV capacity, with 336 total MW's of solar PV installed. Each year Peru is generating 10 Watts from solar PV per capita (Peru ranks 74th in the world for solar PV Watts generated per capita). [source]