Hydro 4 MW

Capacity

Emissions avoided per year 11475 TCO2e

Emissions avoided per year

Mini-Hydro (Peru)
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Operating since 2012

Hydro

4 MW Capacity

From River to Resource.

Mini-hydro Peru is a 4 MW mini-hydroelectric power plant located on the Nuevo Imperial irrigation canal, which sources its water from the Cañete River, approximately 99 miles from Lima.

The plant reached COD in 2012.

Advancing sustainable development.

Empowering clean energy.

The project contributes to sustainable development by:

  • Supporting Peru in improving its hydrocarbon trade balance by reducing oil imports used for electricity generation.
  • Displace costly power generation from heavy fuel oil, diesel, coal, and natural gas, while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Hiring local labor for operations and management.
  • Purifying and cleaning irrigation water.
  • Facilitating access to electricity for local users.