Luz del Sur, Peru’s leading electricity distributor serving over 1.2 million customers in Lima’s south, faces new regulatory challenges amid its aggressive push into power generation. With plans to invest over $600 million in the Santa Teresa II hydroelectric project and explore additional renewable energy assets, the company is adapting to evolving vertical integration rules […]
Enel Chile posted robust financial results for full-year 2025, driven by growth in revenue and net income alongside a solid renewable energy portfolio. The company’s strategic focus on generation and distribution segments backed by investments in hydropower, wind, solar, and energy storage positions it for continued performance in Chile’s regulated electric market. Enel Chile S.A.
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Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant elevated its power generation to 78% capacity on April 8, 2026, providing 52% of the country’s hydroelectric output and reinforcing its role as the backbone of Ecuador’s electric system. This boost, driven by an increased river flow, marks a significant recovery after previous drought-induced pressure on reservoirs, promising improved energy
Ecuador’s hydroelectric system is under pressure due to sustained low water levels in the Mazar reservoir, a vital component of the Paute Integral hydro complex. Ongoing dry conditions limit inflows while key plants adjust output to maintain national electricity supply. Trends suggest close monitoring of reservoir volumes through late April will be critical for managing
Alto Maipo has reactivated the Central Las Lajas hydroelectric plant (267 MW) after more than three years offline, marking a critical reinforcement in Chile’s electric system amid rising demand for renewable energy in the Metropolitan Region. Continued progress on the Alfalfal II unit aims to further expand renewable capacity to 531 MW, supporting energy supply
Ecuador’s hydropower infrastructure is under significant strain as reservoir levels at key facilities decline rapidly during the current dry season, while the country’s largest hydro plant, Coca Codo Sinclair, operates well below capacity. Demand remains high, intensifying the power deficit and prompting government efforts to ramp up thermal generation and private sector self-generation to stabilize
Ecuador’s power grid is increasingly pressured by declining water levels across critical hydropower reservoirs and reduced output from the country’s largest hydroelectric plant. Market participants should monitor government plans to add thermal and private generation capacity alongside ongoing tensions restricting energy imports from Colombia. The Mazar hydroelectric reservoir has experienced a continuous decline over 15
Ecuador is contending with a persistent structural electricity generation deficit driven primarily by diminished hydroelectric output and growing consumption pressures. The government has activated private sector emergency generation and plans new capacity additions this year to mitigate risks, while maintaining assurances against widespread blackouts. The evolving balance between hydro dependency, thermal backup, and private autogeneration
Antapaccay continues consolidating its position as a leader in sustainable mining by securing the International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) for the fourth year running. The company’s exclusive use of renewable energy sourced from the Cerro del Águila hydropower plant underlines ongoing efforts to significantly reduce carbon emissions and align with broader decarbonization targets in Peru’s
