Solar generation exhibited the most dramatic expansion among all sources, reaching 192 GWh in February 2026 compared to 95 GWh in February 2025, representing 102% year-over-year growth. Wind generation increased more moderately to 208 GWh, up 8% annually. Combined non-conventional renewable sources including solar, wind, bagasse and biogas produced 457 GWh, climbing 35% from the prior year and now comprising 9% of total national production.
Hydroelectric generation remained the dominant source at 3,307 GWh with 5% annual growth, while thermal generation totaled 1,607 GWh. The energy ministry reported that 97% of national production served the electricity market with the remaining 3% allocated to industrial self-consumption.
At the regional level, Lima led production with 1,830 GWh, followed by Huancavelica at 940 GWh, Junín at 378 GWh and Puno at 248 GWh. These four departments concentrate a significant portion of national generation capacity.
The subsector electricity component grew 1.70% in March 2026 compared to March 2025, driven by hydroelectric generation increasing 2.4% and renewable wind-solar expanding 37.5%, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics. Thermal generation contracted 8.5% in the same period. Companies increasing output included Termochilca, Orazul Energy Peru, and Fenix Power Peru, while Electroperú, Kallpa Generación and Energía Renovable del Sur reduced production.
The ministry emphasized continued commitment to promoting clean energy investment and strengthening national energy security through a diversified and sustainable energy matrix across all regions.
This article was curated and published as part of our South American energy market coverage.
