Panamericana is a 20 MW solar power plant in Peru, operated by Panamericana Solar S.A.C. since 2012. Ranked #2 of 6 solar plants in Peru, Panamericana's 20 MW accounts for 8.32% of the country's total solar capacity of 240 MW. The largest solar plant in Peru is Rubi at 144 MW, making Panamericana 7.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Reserva Fria Ilo (569 MW, Gas), Rubi (144.5 MW, Solar), and Ilo 2 (135 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Moquegua region, approximately 70 km from the city of Moquegua.
14 years old
Peru, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Peru- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
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