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Why does Peru need a new energy matrix?

This article will analyze the causes of the difficulties that Peru presents to achieve a change of the energy matrix in electricity towards renewable energies, among which: lower economic growth, excess installed capacity, deficiencies in the regulatory framework and the need to changes that lead to a new institutional framework.

Should Peru raise its energy goal with RER?

In successive statements by the Ministers of Energy and Mines, it was constantly said that Peru should raise its goal of electricity generation with RER, from 5 to 15% by 2030. Let us remember that the goal of 5% was established in DL 1002 of 2008, where it was also said that new goals would be established for future years. But this did not happen.

How can Peru fulfill its commitments in environmental matters?

For Peru to fulfill its commitments in environmental matters, it is necessary to implement an updated legal framework and new policies that allow to renew the momentum to advance in the energy transition.

Are renewable energies a problem in Peru?

According to statements by the president of the Sociedad Peruana de Energías Renovables (2021)11: “There is a lot of opposition, unfortunately, to renewable energies taking a predominant or, at least, significant role in the Peruvian electricity sector.

What are the energy transition policies in Peru?

In 2008, Peru implemented important energy transition polices measures, in particular the creation of the Ministry of the Environment and the enactment of Legislative Decree 1002 (Gobierno del Gobierno del Perú, 2008), which aimed to promote the use of RER, establishing guidelines to define contribution percentages of RER in electricity generation.

Is the RER A reliable source of power in Peru?

Peruvian regulations establish that, as it is an intermittent resource, in many cases these generators have a null degree of control over their generation capacity, so they should not receive a payment for power and therefore it is stated that the RER they are unreliable 10.