Renewables output in Peru climbs 11% in Oct

The Wayra I wind farm in Peru. Source: Enel SpA

November 15 (Renewables Now) Non-conventional renewables generated 292 GWh of Peru’s power in October, up 11% year-on-year, according to the preliminary report published by the Peruvian energy ministry.

Production from wind, solar, bagasse and biogas in October accounted for 6% of the nation’s total, increasing from the 5.8% share recorded the month before.

All non-conventional renewables increased their year-on-year output throughout October, with bagasse and biogas picking up significantly.

Total electricity production in the national territory rose by 2.8% to 4,832 GWh.

The table below shows preliminary estimates of Peru’s power mix:

Source:	October 2019		January-October 2019
Source:	GWh	Y/Y change	GWh	Y/Y change
Hydro	2,218	-10%	25,583	0.4%
Natural gas	2,225	25%	17,991	13%
Diesel/coal/waste	97	-48%	1,246	-34%
Bagasse/biogas	53	40%	445	39%
Wind	162	8%	1,388	14%
Solar	77	3%	609	3%
Cogeneration with steam	0.34	-19%	3.71	9%
TOTAL:	4,832	2.8%	47,266	4.1%