Peru
power plants.
Peru has 81 operating power plants in the catalog, 15,798 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 37.6% of operating capacity (5,934 MW), with natural gas a distant second at 27.7%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Ilo Power Station (1,284 MW, recorded start year 2013).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Peru electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Peru
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Peru
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Peru get its electricity?
Across the 81 operating plants in the catalog, Peru's capacity is led by hydro at 37.6% (5,934 MW), then natural gas at 27.7% and oil at 17.5%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Peru?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Peru is Ilo Power Station, a oil facility with 1,284 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2013.
How many power plants does Peru have?
The catalog tracks 81 operating power plants in Peru, with 15,798 MW in all.
Can I see Peru's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Peru to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.