The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines has officially granted Solartia Generation Peru a rural electricity concession, approving its development of the 2.06MW "El Caco Off-Grid Photovoltaic Microgrid" project in the Ucayali region. This concession strictly adheres to rural electricity classification standards and involves the phased construction of an off-grid system comprising a photovoltaic plant, a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery energy storage system, and a 700kVA backup generator set. The system will provide 24-hour three-phase power to 10 indigenous communities via a dual-winding step-up transformer (2.0MVA). Upon completion, the project will serve 1,834 households, 80 special electricity consumption points, and 160 streetlights, completely resolving the long-term electricity shortage affecting over 1,800 households in the Iparia district.

The project employs a PV + energy storage system-dominant approach, supplemented by a diesel generator as backup power. Infrastructure includes a customized power distribution network adapted to the rainforest environment, with a total investment of 25 million soles (approximately US$7 million). Solartia submitted its application to the National Directorate of Electricity on April 1, 2025. Its Environmental Impact Statement has been approved by resolution of the Regional Management Authority, and the system is officially classified as a rural electrification facility.

As the first off-grid microgrid concession project under the current regulatory framework, its operation will implement a nationally standardized regulated tariff mechanism. Peru currently has nearly 270,000 commercial PV systems nationwide, with the Amazon region facing challenges in extending the traditional grid due to geographical constraints. This project serves areas not covered by the National Interconnected Grid (SEIN) through an innovative power supply model, benefiting a population of approximately 2 million people. The regulatory mechanism includes specific oversight provisions to ensure operational sustainability and service quality.
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