Rubi solar photovoltaic power plant project, Peru

9th December 2016 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Rubi solar photovoltaic power plant project, Peru

Name of the Project
Rubi solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant project.

Location
The project will be located on the Moquegua district of Peru’s Mariscal Nieto province.

Client
Enel Green Power Peru, a subsidiary of Enel.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of Peru’s largest PV plant, which will emit more than 267 000 t/y of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Electricity will be supplied to the National Interconnected Power System through the Montalvo substation.

Jobs to be Created
Not stated.

Value
$170-million.

The project is being financed with Enel’s own resources and supported by a 20-year power purchase agreement signed with Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines.

Duration
Rubi is expected to start commercial operation in 2018.

Latest Developments
Construction of the PV plant started in November.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Enel, tel +3906 83051 or email GMR@enel.com.