The Ministry of Energy and Mines of Peru (MINEM), through its General Directorate of Energy Efficiency (DGEE), reported that the country holds significant wind power potential distributed across various regions, reaching 20,493 MW. This positions Peru as a key market for the development of renewable energy.
José Meza, Director General of Energy Efficiency at MINEM, highlighted that this potential is mainly concentrated along the country’s northern and southern coastlines, where wind conditions are optimal for large-scale power generation.
He detailed that the regions with the highest wind potential include Piura (7,098 MW) and Lambayeque (7,017 MW), which together account for more than two-thirds of the national total, making them strategic hubs for wind power projects.
The list continues with Ica (2,280 MW) and Arequipa (1,020 MW), southern regions with favourable conditions that could significantly expand installed capacity. Investment opportunities have also been identified in La Libertad (921 MW), Cajamarca (891 MW) and Áncash (708 MW), all of which offer strong potential to diversify electricity generation.
Finally, Lima (429 MW) and Amazonas (129 MW) are also part of the national wind resource map.
Meza stressed that, despite this vast potential, Peru’s current installed wind power capacity stands at just 1.01 GW, representing only 5.0% of the total potential, highlighting a significant gap and a major opportunity to drive sustainable investment in the sector.
He also noted that several projects have already secured Pre-Operability Studies approved by the Committee for the Economic Operation of the National Interconnected System (COES), which could add up to 8.2 GW to the national grid.
MINEM reaffirmed its commitment to promoting renewable energy development by fostering investment to harness regional wind resources, contributing to the diversification of the energy mix and the country’s sustainable development.
