Further, MINEM’s Directorate General of Rural Electrification (DGER) is rolling out a project in Caravelí to deliver electricity access to over 5,300 residents, directly addressing rural energy deficits. This initiative is part of a larger strategy to reduce energy access disparities in isolated and underserved locations.
Additionally, projects to underground aerial electrical networks in the historic centers of Arequipa, Yanahuara, and Mejía are underway to enhance service quality and urban integration. These measures complement a wider portfolio of 2026 projects that will provide modernized electricity infrastructure to the provinces of Arequipa, Camaná, Islay, Condesuyos, and Caylloma, benefiting an estimated population of 220,370.
In parallel, MINEM is preparing a comprehensive rural electrification program for 2026, involving an investment above S/ 1,159 million. This effort targets more than 4,300 rural localities nationwide and approximately 304,000 citizens, combining execution of works, technical studies, and pre-investment plans to ensure orderly project development. The emphasis lies on integrated technical and construction projects investing over S/ 473 million to serve 121,000 rural inhabitants across multiple regions, including Arequipa.
Minister Luis Bravo emphasized MINEM’s commitment to institutional coordination and responsible investment promotion alongside distributors to establish a secure, efficient, and modern electrical system in southern Peru. These strategic infrastructures are expected to foster regional economic activity, improve service reliability, and contribute to closing persistent energy access gaps.
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