PERU —POWERCHINA has completed commissioning of the 96.9 MW Wayra Solar Project in Peru, with the facility achieving full-capacity grid-connected electricity generation on September 19, ahead of schedule. The development is located in the Marcona District of Nasca Province, within the Ica Region, and represents the company's first completed renewable energy project in the country.
The solar installation incorporates more than 136,000 photovoltaic modules and 2,345 single-axis tracking structures. Its associated electrical infrastructure includes seven 33 kV collector lines, a 220 kV step-up substation and transmission lines to connect the generated electricity to the grid.
Once operating under normal conditions, the project is expected to generate approximately 250 million kWh of electricity annually. This output is projected to avoid around 150,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year, increasing the contribution of solar power to Peru's electricity supply while reducing reliance on more carbon-intensive generation sources.
The project's completion adds utility-scale solar generation capacity in the Ica Region, where grid infrastructure is essential to transferring electricity from renewable facilities to consumers. The installation's tracking systems are designed to adjust the orientation of solar modules as the sun moves, helping capture solar energy throughout the day.
For Peru's power sector, the project provides additional renewable generation capacity and supports efforts to diversify electricity sources. Its performance will depend on factors including solar conditions, grid availability and the effective operation of the associated transmission infrastructure. The facility's annual generation and emissions-reduction estimates are projections rather than confirmed operating results.
POWERCHINA is a Chinese engineering and construction group involved in infrastructure and energy development, including renewable power projects. Completion of Wayra establishes an operational reference for its renewable energy activities in Peru. The company is expected to continue project handover and related follow-up work after commissioning, while the facility's contribution to the local electricity supply will depend on ongoing operations and grid integration.
